Vaccine Resources
- Florida Department of Health Vaccine Resource Page
- Florida COVID-19 Vaccination Registration FAQs
- 5 questions to ask before adopting coronavirus vaccine policy
- What you should know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the rehabilitation act, and other EEO laws
- CDC puts restaurant workers next in line for vaccine
- Should restaurants mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees?
- National Restaurant Law Center Guidance on Vaccine Mandates
- AHLA Vaccination Resource Center
- U.S. DOL Guidance For Employers and OSHA ETS
- COVID-19 Vaccination & the Food and Agriculture Sector
- FDA Emergency Preparedness and Response – COVID 19 Vaccine Page
- CDC Essential Workers COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-79 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 26, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-67 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 19, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-62 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 8, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-47 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-46 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
PPP Guidance & Information
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Explainer
- SBA Interim Final Rule on Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program –Revisions to Loan Amount Calculation and Eligibility (Updated 3/3/21)
- SBA PPP FAQs (Updated 3/3/21)
- Second Draw Lender Guaranty Application (Updated 1/8/21) PDF
- First Draw Lender Guaranty Application (Updated 1/8/21) PDF
- NEW Application for Second Draw PPP (Released 1/8/2021) PDF
- Updated Application for First Draw PPP (Released 1/8/2021) PDF
- Top-Line Overview of First Draw PPP Loans (Released 1/8/21) PDF
- Top-Line Overview of Second Draw PPP Loans (Released 1/8/21) PDF
- Procedural Notice – Modifications to SBA Forms 3506, 3507 and 750 CA (PPP only) (Released 1/8/21) PDF
- Procedural Notice – SBA Procedural Notice on Repeal of EIDL Advance Deduction Requirement (Released 1/8/21) PDF
- PPP “User Manual” (Nat. Rest. Assoc. Released 1/8/2021)
- SBA Guidance on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran and Women-Owned Business Concerns (Released 1/6/2021)
- Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program as Amended by Economic Aid Act (Released 1/6/2021)
- Interim Final Rule on Second Draw Loans (Released 1/6/2021)
Advocacy & Industry Alerts
- NEW: Alcohol To-Go Explainer (revision date 06-09-2021)
- FRLA statement on alcohol-to-go legislation, bill now goes to Governor DeSantis April 28, 2021
- DEO Announces Temporary Extension of Work Search Waiver Through May 29 April 28, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Signs COVID-19 Liability Protections into Law (Full Bill PDF) March 29, 2021
- SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans March 24, 2021
- SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022 March 16, 2021
- The American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Restore the Restaurant Industry and Save Jobs March 11, 2021
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Explainer
- FDA Confirms COVID-19 Not Transmitted Through Food or Food Packaging February, 18, 2021
- FRLA Members discuss COVID effects and the ability to stay open January 06, 2021
- COVID Relief Guidance Document for Hotels December 22, 2020
- Congress to Pass $900 Billion COVID Relief Fund December 21, 2020
- What the COVID-19 Relief Bill Means For Restaurants December 21, 2020
- National Restaurant Association shares tips on PPP and loan forgiveness December 04, 2020
- FRLA Releases Statement on Hotel & Restaurant Safety During COVID-19 November 06, 2020
- National Restaurant Association, FRLA Release Safe Operating Guidance October 21, 2020
- RESET Task Force Releases Liability Protection Recommendations October 1, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-opening of Florida Business September 25, 2020
- FRLA Members and Industry Leaders Participate in Restaurant Roundtable with Governor DeSantis September 10, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to Restaurants and Food Establishments August 06, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Updates Restaurant Employee Screening Protocols August 06, 2020
- FRLA Encourages All Florida Residents and Visitors to Wear Masks, Releases Updated Operating Recommendations June 23, 2020
- President Trump Signs the PPP Flexibility Act Into Law June 05, 2020
- National Restaurant Association Advocacy Center
- Buy Gift Cards to Save Florida Businesses
Messages from FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover
- Statement on Hotel and Restaurant Safety – November 6, 2020
- Statement on CDC Publication “Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with COVID-19 Among Symptomatic Adults ≥ 18 Years in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities – September 11, 2020
Operating Restrictions & Executive Orders
- NEW: Alcohol To-Go Explainer (revision date 06-09-2021)
- National Restaurant Association Safe Operating Guidance
- Guidance for Restaurants – Guests’ Face Covering Use
May
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-116 – Clemency Order Regarding Reprieves May 13, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-102 – Suspending All Remaining Local Government Mandates Based on COVID-19 Emergency May 03, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-101 – Invalidating All Local Emergency Orders Based on COVID-19 Emergency May 03, 2021
April
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-94 – Extension of Executive Order 20-52 – COVID-19 April 27, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
March
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-80 – COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance/Payment of Employer Contributions March 29, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-79 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 26, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-67 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 19, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-65 – Clemency Order Regarding Remission of Fines March 10, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-62 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 8, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-47 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-46 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
December
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-315 – COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors December 23, 2020
October
September
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-246 – Local Government Public Meetings; Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief September 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-244 – Phase 3; Right to Work; Business Certainties; Suspension of Fines September 25, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-223 – Miami-Dade and Broward Counties Phase 2 September 11, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-214 – Palm Beach County Phase 2: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step September 04, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive order 20-213 – Emergency Management – Extension of Executive Order 20-52 September 04, 2020
August
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-211 – Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief August 31, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-210 – Extension of Renewal Deadlines Issued by DBPR August 28, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-192 – Restaurant Employee Health Screenings August 06, 2020
July
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-180 – Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief July 29, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-179 – COVID-19 Local Government Public Meetings July 29, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-166 – Extension of Executive Order 20-52 – COVID-19 July 07, 2020
June
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-159 – Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief June 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-150 – Extending Executive Orders 20-69, 20-121, and 20-139 June 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-139 – Phase 2: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step June 03, 2020
Executive Office of the Governor FAQs on Phase 2: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step June 05, 2020 - FRLA Industry Specific FAQs on Phase 2 Re-Opening June 5, 2020
May
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-131 – Expanding Phase 1: Organized Youth Activities May 22, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-123 – Full Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step Plan for Recovery May 15, 2020
Full Phase 1 Infographic
DBPR FAQs For Restaurant and Food Establishments Executive Order 20-123 Full Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step Plan for Recovery May 16, 2020
FRLA FAQs For Executive Order 20-123 – Full Phase 1 May 18, 2020
DBPR Mandatory Measures and Best Practices For Restaurant and Food Establishments- Executive Order 20-123 May 16, 2020 - Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-122 – Broward and Miami-Dade to Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step, Plan for Florida’s Recovery May 14, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-121 – Extension of Executive Order 20-94 – Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief May 14, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-120 – Expanding Phase 1: Palm Beach County, Barbershops, Cosmetology Salons, Cosmotology Specialty Salons May 09, 2020
DBPR FAQs For Executive Order 20-120 May 09, 2020 - Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-114 – Extension of Florida Emergency Management Act May 08, 2020
April
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-112 – Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step By Step, Plan for Florida’s Recovery April 29, 2020
FRLA FAQs for Executive Order 20-112 April 29, 2020 - Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-111 – Limited Extension of Essential Services and Vacation Rental Prohibition April 29, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-104 – Emergency Temporary Action Related to Unemployment Compensation April 16, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-103 – Extending 20-87 Related to Vacation Rentals April 10, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-97 – Municipal Elections in Pasco County April 08, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-95 – CARES Act “Doc Stamp” Abatement April 06, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-94 – Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief April 02, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-93 – Reemployment Assistance Program April 02, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-92 – Amending Executive Order 20-91 April 01, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-91 – Essential Services and Activities April 01, 2020
EOG FAQs for Executive Order 20-91
March
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-89 – Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Monroe County Public Access Restrictions March 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-88 – Re-employment of Essential Personnel March 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-87 – Vacation Rental Closures March 27, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-86 – Additional Requirements of Certain Individuals Traveling to Florida March 27, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-83 – Public Health Advisory March 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-82 – Isolation of Individuals Traveling to Florida March 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-80 – Air Passenger Quarantine March 23, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-71 – Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms March 20, 2020
DBPR FAQs and Screening Questions Related to Executive Order 20-71 - Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-70 – Broward and Palm Beach County Closures March 20, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-68 – Bars, Nightclubs, Restaurants March 17, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-52 – Emergency Declaration March 09, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-51 – Public Health Emergency March 01, 2020
Emergency Orders
- DBPR Emergency Order 2020-10 – Re-opening of Bars September 10, 2020
- DBPR Emergency Order 2020-09 – Suspending Bar Sales June 26, 2020
Sanitation, Safety, and Public Health
- NEW: U.S. DOL Guidance For Employers and OSHA ETS
- AHLA Updated Safe Stay Guidelines March 12, 2021
- AHLA Safe Stay Fact Sheet March 12, 2021
- AHLA Safe Stay Meetings and Events Checklist March 12, 2021
- Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Recommendations for Modifications of Self-Service Displays in the Retail Food Industry Due to COVID-19 November 13, 2020
- FRLA Operating Guidance June 24, 2020
- FRLA Reopening Guidance
- ServSafe COVID-19 Precautions: Reopening Guidelines Video
- FDACS Food Supply Chain Worker Safety
- FMI Guide for COVID-19 Cleaning and Disenfection for Human-Touch Surfaces
- Statewide Curfew Guidance For Essential Goods and Services
- Florida DBPR License Renewal Emergency Order
- Florida Division of Emergency Management Resources
- Florida Department of Health Website
- Florida COVID-19 Dashboard
- Florida Department of Health: Responding to COVID-19 In The Workplace
- Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center: 1-866-779-6121
- Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
- EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
- FDA Best Practices Landing Page
- FDA Food Safety and COVID-19 Resources
- FDA Best Practices – Restaurants, Food Pick-Up and Delivery
- FDA Best Practices for Re-opening Checklist
- FDA Best Practices for Re-opening Infographic
- FDA What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Confirmed Positive or Exposed Workers in Your Food Production, Storage, or Distribution Operations Regulated by FDA
- FDA Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
- U.S. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) Website
- CDC General Asked Business Questions
- CDC Considerations For Restaurants and Bars
- CDC Interim Guidance For Businesses and Employers
- CDC: Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who Make Have Had Exposure to COVID-19
- CDC Stop The Spread of Germs Poster
- CDC Face Covering Recommendations
- CDC Travel FAQs
- CDC Travel Information
- CDC Guidelines on Water Systems and Legionella
- CDC Issues Guidance For Public Pools
- CDC Updated Guidance to How COVID-19 Spreads October 28, 2020
- Covid-19 Food Safety Resources NC State
- Guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- WHO Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
- USF Public Safety Announcement: Wear a Mask
Business, Employment, and Financial
- Oxford Economic Hotel Report: $16.8 Billion Loss in State and Local Tax Revenue from Drop in Hotel Operations and Occupancy
- Federal Reserve Board adjusts terms of Main Street Lending Program to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic November 02, 2020
- SBA PPP IFR Revisions To Final Interim Rule
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness November 02, 2020
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: PPP Loan Forgiveness
- SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: Second Extension of Limited Safe Harbor with Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan and Lender Reporting
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities
- SBA Releases Lender Processing Fee Payment and 1502 Reporting Process
- SBA Releases Updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Paycheck Protection Program – May 14, 2020
- SBA Interim Final Rule: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Requirements – Promissory Notes, Authorizations, Affiliation, and Eligibility
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan
- U.S. Department of Treasury – Additional Guidance Regarding PPP Loans
- U.S. Department of Treasury – Paycheck Protection Program-Assistance for Small Businesses March 31, 2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice: Frequently Asked Questions
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Rights
- Florida CFO Patronis on Liability Protection October 19, 2020
- Florida Disaster Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Short Time Compensation Program
- Florida Department of Revenue COVID-19 Tax Assistance
- Visit Florida COVID-19 Small Business Toolkit
- Visit Florida Tourism Dashboard
- Visit Florida Updates
- Enterprise Florida Microfinance Guarantee Program Initial Fees Suspended
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Update August 19, 2020
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide
- Florida DEO COVID-19 Pandemic Scenarios and Benefits Available
- Florida DEO Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Claim Workflow Beginning March 15, 2020
- Florida DEO Employee and Employer Resources
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Benefits
- Florida DEO Temporary Layoff Program
- AHLA Department of Treasury Interim Final Rule Message and FAQs
- AHLA Toolkit
- AHLA Guidance for Employers
- AHLA SafeStay Industry Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards October 28, 2020
- National Restaurant Association Resources
- National Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Tips for Restaurants
- FRLA COVID-19 Employee Portal
- Florida Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources
- ServSafe Free Courses and Resources For Restaurants and Food Service Workers
- Uber Eats – Support Local Restaurants to Move What Matters
- Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
- SOBEWFF & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund
- Social Work License Map: Mental Health Resources List
Background & Explaining Documents
- NEW: Alcohol To-Go Explainer (revision date 06-09-2021)
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Handwash Poster
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) Executive Summary for Restaurants
- Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act
- Employment Law Quick Guide on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- National Restaurant Association Issue Brief on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
News Archive
June
- Many Americans presuming pre-virus activities June 18, 2021
- Travel app offers skittish vacationers 60-day hold on hotels June 17, 2021
- Marco Rubio calls on SBA to quickly send funds to live event venues June 17, 2021
- Push is on to fill jobs in hospitality industry June 16, 2021
- For Hotels, Restaurants a Cautionary Tale June 15, 2021
- Restaurants come back from brink as Americans spend more than ever eating out June 15, 2021
- Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association launches jobs site June 14, 2021
- Gov. DeSantis confident courts will rule against vaccine passport rules June 14, 2021
- DeSantis not requiring masks in schools June 10, 2021
- OSHA issues new COVID safety rules, but only for the healthcare industry June 10, 2021
- Survey: Small businesses hit roadblocks on road to recovery June 09, 2021
- SBA is looking to streamline PPP loan forgiveness – especially for these types of loans June 09, 2021
- Congress will be introducing a $60 billion replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund June 09, 2021
- Study: Florida ranks near the top for workforce recovery June 08, 2021
- Ravaged by the pandemic, bars and restaurants face a reckoning June 07, 2021
- Is a 4th stimulus check still on the table for 2021? Here’s the scoop June 07, 2021
- SBA aims to raise economic injury disaster loan limit to $2M in coming months June 07, 2021
- Florida restaurant industry prepares for workforce return June 06, 2021
- How COVID (almost) reshaped Florida agriculture, and how it still might June 04, 2021
- Biden says it ‘ makes sense’ for enhanced jobless aid to end in September June 04, 2021
- Paycheck Protection Program comes to a close June 04, 2021
- Ron DeSantis supports COVID-19 lab leak theory June 04, 2021
- Florida jobless must now prove they’re looking for work to collect unemployment benefits June 03, 2021
- Florida and federal authorities remain at odds over cruises June 03, 2021
- COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida lowest since summer surge June 01, 2021
- Stressed about crowds as COVID restrictions ease? Experts offer advice June 01, 2021
- This cruise line has a ‘restart plan’ in Florida June 01, 2021
May
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity no longer participating in federal unemployment compensation program May 31, 2021
- What employers can do when an employee refuses to get vaccinated May 31, 2021
- Florida governor Ron DeSantis crafting a cruise line exemption for his vaccine passport ban May 30, 2021
- Paycheck Protection Program closes to new applications May 29, 2021
- U.S. agency says employers can mandate COVID-19 vaccination May 28, 2021
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The SBA’s $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund needs more money. Help could be on the way May 27, 2021
- What’s next for the restaurant revitalization fund? May 27, 2021
- With PPP fund empty, can other programs help small businesses provide relief May 26, 2021
- SBA rolls out $100M grant programs to help our small businesses recover from COVID-19 fallout May 26, 2021
- Restaurant Delivery is Here to Stay May 26, 2021
- Stimulus check update: Will there be a 4th payment in 2021? May 26, 2021
- More than half of American adults vaccinated as COVID cases ebb May 25, 2021
- Florida tourism bouncing back after taking a massive hit due to the pandemic May 25, 2021
- Florida plans to end extra jobless benefits next month May 24, 2021
- Florida vaccines, COVID-19 cases, deaths: What you need to know for Monday, May 24 May 24, 2021
- Tourism shows extra rays of sunshine in Florida May 21, 2021
- Alcohol to-go a “lifeline” for restaurants– legal in Florida July 1 May 20, 2021
- Restaurants are getting busy again May 19, 2021
- COVID-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says May 19, 2021
- The CDC’s new mask guidance caught businesses by surprise. It’s likely to cause headaches too May 19, 2021
- Fauci says the CDC is ‘misinterpreting’ the latest CDC guidance May 19, 2021
- AHLA statement on updated CDC mask guidance May 19, 2021
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund sets application deadline May 19, 2021
- Pandemic relief: Florida offers $800 million to help pay past-due rent and utilities May 18, 2021
- Is a new stimulus check in the works? Here’s what we know about the 4th payment debate May 18, 2021
- Hiring challenges persists for restaurants, but changes are coming May 17, 2021
- Florida tourism improves in early 2021 but still struggles May 17, 2021
- How should parents with children younger than 12 use the CDC’s new mask guideline? May 17, 2021
- Opinion: The new mask policy is a moment to savor. This is the beginning of the end May 17, 2021
- Publix, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, retail giants drop mask mandates May 16, 2021
- US Restaurant association to nix mask suggestion per CDC May 14, 2021
- Florida makes alcohol to-go permanent May 13, 2021
- Florida Governor says he will pardon those who violated mask mandates May 13, 2021
- ‘Great Day For America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks May 13, 2021
- SBA’s abrupt PPP shutdown strands millions of businesses- and spurs calls for more funding May 12, 2021
- State encourages Floridians to ‘return to work’ with new initiative May 12, 2021
- SBA has rolled out PPP loans, venue and restaurant grants. Is the hotel industry next? May 11, 2021
- Florida is not ending federal unemployment benefits – yet May 11, 2021
- Orange county population nears 50% vaccination mark May 10, 2021
- Some states spending big with Biden’s aid. Other’s wait May 10, 2021
- Florida ports may lose Norwegian Cruise business for now due to DeSantis executive order May 10, 2021
- Marriott CEO: Line between business and leisure travel is blurring – and that is good news for hotels May 10, 2021
- Restaurants are ‘sucking wind’ but fighting to reopen amid worker shortage May 10, 2021
- Florida’s total COVID-19 hospitalizations dropping rapidly May 10, 2021
- Dr. Fauci said he’s open to relaxing indoor mask rules as more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19 May 10, 2021
- Restaurants struggle to re-hire, even in states demanding former workers get job offers May 10, 2021
- How the pandemic has affected eating habits May 07, 2021
- Herd immunity months away at current vaccination rate May 07, 2021
- Walt Disney World, Universal drop temperature checks May 06, 2021
- Gov. DeSantis announces change to unemployment benefits, restaurants hopeful applications will increase May 05, 2021
- CDC projects sharp decline in COVID cases by July May 05, 2021
- CDC issues instructions for test cruises, including the real thing May 05, 2021
- In visit to Mexican restaurants, Biden calls attention to COVID-relief for eateries May 05, 2021
- May restaurants believe another pandemic will happen soon May 05, 2021
- FDA expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-15 next week May 03, 2021
- DeSantis blocks local COVID-19 orders May 03, 2021
- What to do if your PPP loan isn’t forgiven May 03, 2021
- Gov. DeSantis lifts all local emergency orders May 03, 2021
- Hotel Industry & Union Urge Congress for Aid May 03, 2021
- Florida in top 5 for PPP loan value as May deadline looms May 03, 2021
- Experts are divided about the new CDC mask guidance. Here’s what both sides are saying May 03, 2021
- Travel and franchise industries endorse ‘save hotel jobs’ act May 02, 2021
April
- Surgeon general says mask guidelines should ease for fully vaccinated Floridians April 30, 2021
- Restaurants hopeful DeSantis will sign ‘alcohol-to-go’ drinks bill April 30, 2021
- Florida leading all states for travel plans, but business still lags April 29, 2021
- Rick Scott ‘aboslutely’ wants cruises back, even if vaccine proof required April 29, 2021
- ‘Vaccine Passport’ ban clears House April 29, 2021
- Rep. Charlie Crist introduces ‘Save Hotel Jobs’ Act April 28, 2021
- AHLA, Unite Forces join forces to support Save Hotel Jobs Act April 28, 2021
- FRLA statement on alcohol-to-go legislation, bill now goes to Governor DeSantis April 28, 2021
- DEO Announces Temporary Extension of Work Search Waiver Through May 29 April 28, 2021
- ‘Real ID’ deadline pushed back to 2023 due to ongoing pandemic April 28, 2021
- The latest: EU to hold a hearing in the case against AstraZeneca April 28, 2021
- DeSantis Extends COVID-19 Emergency Order for another 60 days April 27, 2021
- The big changes coming to buffets post-pandemic April 26, 2021
- U.S. Economic confidence positive for the first time during pandemic April 26, 2021
- Attorney General Ashley Moody seeks injunction to allow cruises to resume in Florida April 26, 2021
- Florida to resume the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Sunday April 24, 2021
- Nikki Fried urges restaurants to capitalize on the American Rescue plan April 23, 2021
- The TSA mask mandate ends soon. Airline industry leaders and politicians call for an extension April 23, 2021
- 4th stimulus check? Here’s how more payments could happen in 2021 April 22, 2021
- Small businesses could not get thousands in tax credit for vaccine PTO April 22, 2021
- More new restaurants are opening their doors April 22, 2021
- To beat coronavirus, herd immunity is the goal. Can Florida get there? April 22, 2021
- Florida leads all states in Google travel searches April 20, 2021
- How COVID clarified fast casual’s past, present, and future April 19, 2021
- How to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund April 19, 2021
- Is the restaurant industry facing a hiring crisis? April 19, 2021
- DeSantis says he doesn’t favor raising unemployment benefits April 16, 2021
- Florida sues Biden administration over idled cruises April 16, 2021
- Carol Dover highlights COVID-19 impacts on Florida hospitality industry April 15, 2021
- With PPP winding down, lenders push for ‘enhanced’ 7(a) program April 15, 2021
- How one restaurant’s experience helped diners breathe safely April 14, 2021
- Florida facing hospitality labor shortage April 14, 2021
- Las Vegas and Florida tourism leaders push for sputtering industry April 14, 2021
- DeSantis agrees to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccination but calls risk minimal April 13, 2021
- Senate bill demands CDC lift its conditional sailing order by July 4 April 13, 2021
- Senate Committee holds hearing on the state of travel and tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic April 13, 2021
- Federal agencies call for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after 1 person dies April 13, 2021
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams Google, YouTube for censorship April 12, 2021
- Post pandemic changes: 5 elements redefining guest experience April 11, 2021
- The $16B SBA venue grant program launches. Here’s who gets to go first April 08, 2021
- Want to keep unemployment benefits? Many states are again requiring a job search April 07, 2021
- Your guide to avoiding COVID-19 while staying at a hotel April 07, 2021
- As theme parks hit capacity and add festivals, a return to normal is predicted April 06, 2021
- Biden to move up deadline to make all adults eligible for COVID vaccine by April 19 April 06, 2021
- Publix refutes ’60 minutes’ story that questions Florida’s vaccine distribution April 06, 2021
- Fauci weighs in on the controversy over vaccine passports April 06, 2021
- Vaccine eligibility age lowers to 18+ in Florida today April 05, 2021
- Governor DeSantis issues executive order banning COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’ in Florida April 04, 2021
- What to know about the updated CDC guidelines on vaccinated travel April 03, 2021
- Fauci expects coronavirus vaccinations to keep a 4th surge at bay April 02, 2021
- Debate swirls around the need for vaccine passports April 01, 2021
- After February slump, consumer confidence surges in March April 01, 2021