Join us to celebrate 2025 with our first party of the year! Plus we will be installing the 2025 FRLA Miami-Dade Board of Directors! Meet and Greet hospitality industry professionals and enjoy libations and light bites. Bring your business cards to share and to win door prizes!
Event Details:
January 16, 2025
5:30 PM – to 7:30 PM
Smith & Wollensky
One Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Tickets:
FRLA Members: $25
Future Member Guest: $45
Join us to celebrate 2025 with our first party of the year! The FRLA Monroe Chapter will install the 2025 FRLA Monroe Board of Directors! Meet and Greet hospitality industry professionals and enjoy libations and light bites. Bring your business cards to share and to win door prizes!
Event Details:
February 5, 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Marker Resort
200 William Street, Key West, FL 33040
Tickets:
$15
Please join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for our annual THE PLAYERS Championship & Golf Tourism Update. We will hear from Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE PLAYERS Championship, about what they are planning and expecting for the 2025 tournament that will be held March 13-18, 2025. David Reese with Florida’s First Coast of Golf will also share a golf tourism outlook and update.
Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, January 28, 2025
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Sawgrass Marriott
1000 Tournament Players Club Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Program:
9:00-9:30 a.m. Networking
9:30-10 a.m. THE PLAYERS and Q&A
10:00-10:30 a.m. Updates from FFCOG and Q&A
Lee Smith Executive Director, THE PLAYERS Championship
In his role as Executive Director of THE PLAYERS, Lee oversees all aspects of the PGA TOUR’s flagship event, from sales, marketing and operations to community and charitable outreach and support. In addition, he leads THE PLAYERS Council, an association of corporate and community leaders who share THE PLAYERS’ commitment to economic growth and development. Lee joined THE PLAYERS team in 2023, and prior to that served as the General Manager at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, a property managed by the PGA TOUR, where he was instrumental in helping the PGA TOUR contest THE NORTHERN TRUST in 2019 and 2021.
Kick off 2025 with the FRLA Northeast Chapter at our exciting mix-and-mingle event! We will highlight chapter updates for 2025 and along with a casual networking reception.
The event will begin with the 2025 Board Installation ceremony. To view the listing of the 2025 Board of Directors visit, https://frla.org/chapters/northeast/
Event Details:
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Champion Brands, 5571 Florida Mining Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Cost: Member: $30
Future Members: $45
Includes one drink ticket for beer or wine, cash bar available, in addition to appetizers.
The Northwest Florida Chapter of the FRLA recognizes the best of the
best in our industry each year with the Hospitality Hero Awards.
Category nominees are honored at a prestigious banquet with a
spectacular dinner, ceremony, and cash prizes.
Categories include:
Restaurant FOH Employee • Restaurant BOH Employee
Restaurant FOH Manager • Culinary Manager • Bartender
Hotel/Resort FOH Employee • Hotel/Resort BOH Employee
Hotel/Resort Manager • Spirit of Hospitality • And More
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:00 PM Welcome Reception | 7:00 PM Dinner & Awards
The Henderson Beach Resort
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin, FL
Nomination Deadline: February 5, 2025
Tickets:
Individual Ticket: $70/ Tables of 10: $650
(Ticket sales end February 23, 2025)
Presented by:
Join the FRLA Space Coast Chapter on December 19th for a holiday social! Let’s “Mix, Mingle, and Give Back!”
This holiday season we are giving back and asking that attendees who wish to support Friends of Children of Brevard to bring a $15.00 gift card for a teenager for a fast-food restaurant or a Target or Walmart gift card to be given to them for the holidays. This age group is not supported as much during the holidays. Thank you for giving back!
Enjoy a drink ticket (beer or wine), light appetizer, and few of our favorite things!
As a token of our appreciation, this event is free to attend! We will collect $15 gift cards for local teens this Christmas.
Registration Deadline: December 17, 2024
No Walk-ups Please!
Monday, December 9th
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Boulevard
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Join the FRLA Hillsborough Chapter on December 9th following the Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase for a fun holiday social! This holiday season we are giving back and asking that attendees who wish to support teenagers in need to bring a $20.00 gift card from Target, Walmart or a general Visa/Mastercard. The chapter chose to give to teenagers whose holidays are not always provided for. Thank you for
giving back!
**No Charge to Attend if you Are Registered for the Reverse Showcase!**
Enjoy One Drink Ticket (Beer or Wine), Lite Appetizers, Cash Bar & A Few of Our Favorite Things!
Deadline to Register: December 6, 2024
Monday, December 9th
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Bouleveard
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter on December 9th following the Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase for a fun holiday social! This holiday season we are giving back and asking that attendees who wish to support teenagers in need to bring a $20.00 gift card from Target, Walmart or a general Visa/Mastercard. The chapter chose to give to teenagers whose holidays are not always provided for. Thank you for
giving back!
**No Charge to Attend if you Are Registered for the Reverse Showcase!**
Enjoy One Drink Ticket (Beer or Wine), Lite Appetizers, Cash Bar & A Few of Our Favorite Things!
Deadline to Register: December 6, 2024
Join us for a heartwarming evening at FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter Jingle and Mingle networking event, where the spirit of giving shines brightly! This is not just a gathering; it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged children this holiday season. Jingle and mingle as you enjoy a delightful selection of tantalizing appetizers that will awaken your senses while fostering meaningful connections with fellow industry professionals.
Together, we can create unforgettable memories for these children by raising funds for a magical “Breakfast with Santa,” where each child will receive gifts and treats that embody the joy of the season. Gifts cards of $25 or more will be collected to give out at Santa’s breakfast.
Registration Deadline: 11/29/2024
FRLA Broward Presents:
The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience. Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for the Inaugural ROSE Awards Ceremony taking place on February 27, 2025 at The Diplomat Beach Resort.
Nomination Deadline: January 10, 2025
Details on sponsorship opportunities and ticket purchases coming soon!
For further information, contact FRLA Broward Regional Director Rozeta Mahboubi at 954-270-5814 or [email protected]