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Advocacy & Industry Alerts
- NEW: Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
- NEW: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs COVID-19 Liability Protections into Law (Full Bill PDF) March 29, 2021
- NEW: 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
Operating Restrictions & Executive Orders
April
March
December
October
September
August
July
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
Sanitation, Safety, and Public Health
- 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
Background & Explaining Documents
News Archive
April
- 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
March
- Vaccinations and stimulus check lift consumer confidence in March March 31, 2021
- Where does the restaurant industry go from here? March 31, 2021
- Biden extends PPP loan application deadline for small businesses to May 31 March 31, 2021
- CDC study suggests mRNA vaccines 90% effective against COVID-19 infection March 29, 2021
- COVID-19 liability protection bill signed into law March 29, 2021
- This bar missed its patrons. Its idea to reach out to them touched others around the world March 26, 2021
- A year into the pandemic, many seniors are still relying on help for food deliveries March 26, 2021
- PPP small business loan program deadline extended to May 31 with Senate vote March 25, 2021
- DeSantis eliminates adult age limit for COVID-19 vaccine March 25, 2021
- SBA Official: $26.8 Billion in restaurant aid to come in next 30 days March 25, 2021
- Gov. DeSantis: Vaccine eligibility age lowers to 40+ Monday and 18+ after that March 25, 2021
- AstraZeneca updates disputed U.S. study, says COVID vaccine 70% effective March 25, 2021
- SBA PPP loan forgiveness accelerates, new report shows March 23, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis proposes using portion of Florida’s federal coronavirus relief funds on job training program March 23, 2021
- Got your coronavirus vaccine? Krispy Kreme says you deserve a free doughnut March 22, 2021
- Here are Miami’s safest restaurants according to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association March 22, 2021
- Will you need a ‘vaccine passport’ to travel? Here’s what they are and how they might work March 22, 2021
- Florida begins vaccinating residents ages 50 and older March 21, 2021
- Additional relief for the hospitality industry has arrived, is it enough? March 18, 2021
- Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about the restaurant relief grants and the rest of the American Rescue Plan March 18, 2021
- Restaurant workers reflect on a tumultuous year March 18, 2021
- Vaccination age expected to drop to 55 “soon” March 18, 2021
- Baby born with COVID-19 antibodies after mom received vaccine March 18, 2021
- Bars hopeful one year after statewide shut down March 17, 2021
- DeSantis offers blueprint for stimulus spending March 17, 2021
- New data shows Florida economy continues to improve March 16, 2021
- Fauci backs study that 3-foot social distancing in schools is as good as CDC recommended 6-foot social distancing March 15, 2021
- FRLA urges Floridians to support local restaurants March 15, 2021
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund is ‘amazing step’ but work remains March 12, 2021
- President Biden delivers remarks on one year anniversary of pandemic March 12, 2021
- This is when experts say the pandemic will be considered “over” March 12, 2021
- Federal money is “critical” for Florida restaurant survival March 12, 2021
- The American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Restore the Restaurant Industry and Save Jobs March 11, 2021
- Restaurants are big beneficiaries of the COVID-19 relief bill March 11, 2021
- Florida will soon lower COVID vaccine age eligibility to 55 March 10, 2021
- Guests will spend twice as much with clean restaurants March 09, 2021
- Here’s what’s in the American rescue plan as it heads towards final passage March 09, 2021
- Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks, CDC says March 09, 2021
- Recent study reveals that restaurants’ sanitation standards influence consumer purchase behavior more than price of menu items March 09, 2021
- The startup that saved the restaurant industry in the nick of time March 09, 2021
- Orange County Convention Center attracting visitors by the thousands March 08, 2021
- Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill with more restaurant funding March 08, 2021
- $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill: What to know as it nears final passage March 06, 2021
- Restaurants, concert venues and airlines find relief March 05, 2021
- How COVID-19 Forever Changed the Restaurant Industry March 05, 2021
- Cruising towards a better economy? March 04, 2021
- Florida vaccine updates: Sweetwater opens up vaccines for firefighters, teachers under 50 March 04, 2021
- Hotel industry urges congress to pass the American rescue plan March 03, 2021
- Restaurants after COVID- how to navigate the digital future March 02, 2021
- Florida consumer confidence plummeted in February March 02, 2021
- Fearing COVID-19 surge, Florida officials crack down on spring breakers March 01, 2021
- COVID-19 relief package heads to Senate as debate over minimum wage continues March 01, 2021
- Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Doses Could Arrive in Florida by End of Week March 01, 2021
- 1-year later: March 2020 Coronavirus Timeline March 01, 2021
February
- How this summer could bring the pandemic relief we’ve been looking for February 26, 2021
- Let businesses apply for PPP directly with the government February 25, 2021
- FDA says single dose J&J vaccine prevents severe COVID February 25, 2021
- Employee retention tax credit: The #1 relief option restaurants are missing February 23, 2021
- DeSantis expands vaccinations to teachers, police officers February 23, 2021
- CDC offers guidance on vaccination for hotel workers February 23, 2021
- Royal Caribbean confident that CDC will allow cruises again soon February 23, 2021
- Changes made to Paycheck Protection Program to help reach smaller businesses February 22, 2021
- Food and its packaging highly unlikely to transmit COVID, top U.S. food and health officials say February 19, 2021
- Will the hospitality and tourism industry recover in 2021? February 18, 2021
- Visit Florida tries to speed up tourism return to normalcy February 18, 2021
- Shutdown on COVID-19 measure sparks ‘Fireworks’ February 17, 2021
- AAA survey finds COVID-19 still discouraging Floridians to travel February 17, 2021
- Restaurants to-go alcohol sales could become permanent February 16, 2021
- Liquor to go could stick around after COVID February 15, 2021
- Carol Dover discusses proposed Florida travel ban February 14, 2021
- COVID-19 vaccine gives Florida Restaurants hope as some inoculated customers return February 13, 2021
- Survival of Florida’s restaurants and lodging establishments top goal for new FRLA executive committee February 11, 2021
- FRLA pushes back to proposed travel restrictions to Florida February 11, 2021
- Florida among top 5 in U.S. for PPP loans in new round February 10, 2021
- USTA: Leisure and hospitality accounts for 39% of jobs lost due to pandemic February 10, 2021
- New COVID-19 cases plummet in Florida February 08, 2021
- Florida Hotels and Restaurants Expect a Busier 2021 Due to COVID Vaccine Rollout February 07, 2021
- The Senate overwhelmingly passed restaurant relief budget resolution amendment February 04, 2021
- Stimulus bill negotiation status: Biden commits to $1400 checks, rejecting GOP proposal February 04, 2021
- Stimulus check: Fewer people could qualify for $1400 stimulus check February 04, 2021
- How will restaurants approach employee vaccinations? February 03, 2021
- Florida Gov. says state will welcome Johnson & Johnson vaccine once it is available February 03, 2021
- Businesses face hard decisions on whether, when to hire February 03, 2021
- Most recent White House coronavirus report shows slight improvement in Florida February 02, 2021
For more resources and articles, please visit our COVID-19 Archive.
