Event Type: Chapter Events

Treasure Coast – Hospitality Networking Event

Mark your calendar for September 17, 2025, and join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter for a networking event at Local Lanes, located at the beautiful Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort! Connect with fellow hospitality professionals, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This in-person event is a great opportunity to expand your network and learn from others in the industry. Don’t miss this chance to mingle, enjoy great food, and have a fantastic time with like-minded individuals. See you there!

Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks (Beer/Wine) & Hors d’oeuvres.

 

Event Details:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Local Lanes – Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort
555 NE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996

Event Pricing:
FRLA Members: $25
Future Members: $40

Advanced Registration Required!

Register Now!

Deadline: September 12, 2025

 

Sponsored By:

Hillsborough/Pinellas – Hospitality Forward June Meeting

 

Customer Obsessed – How to Create Unforgettable Experiences and Drive Growth

Join the FRLA Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters for the SECOND Hospitality Forward meeting – an exclusive tech empowerment event designed for hospitality leaders! Hospitality Forward is brought to you in collaboration with the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Our second meeting will uncover strategies and technologies that transform the entire customer journey, create loyalty, and generate growth. 

Register today and join your industry colleagues on June 10th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay for Customer Obsessed – How to Create Unforgettable Experiences and Drive Growth 

Speakers:

 

Registration:
(Breakfast Included)

$40

Register Now!

Upcoming Meetings:

• September 2025 – Hack-Proof Your World
– Learn how to protect your business from online threats.

View Event Flyer

 

Inquire About Sponsorships Opportunities! 

Contact FRLA Regional Director, Dannette Lynch, at [email protected] or 727-642-3404.

 

Northeast – Summer Silent Auction Benefitting FRLA PAC

Christmas in July Silent Auction is OPEN!

 

We’re decking the halls early with our Christmas in July Online Silent Auction – it’s LIVE!

Now’s your chance to score incredible hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, and more—all while supporting the FRLA PAC.

From beach getaways to gourmet dinners, you’ll find something for everyone (including yourself)!

 

Bidding closes Monday, July 21 at 8 p.m.

Don’t miss out—treat yourself or get ahead on holiday gifts early!

 

Let’s make spirits bright—and keep our industry strong—this Christmas in July!

 

Start Your Bidding! Click Here!

Northeast Chapter – Workshop: Smart Social Media Moves for Tight Marketing Budgets

Workshop: More Reach, Less Spend- Smart Social Media Moves for Tight Marketing Budgets 

Presented by: Grace Stoyshich and Rachel Harris, Social Beans Creative Agency

 

If you’re a restaurant or hospitality business trying to grow your presence online without breaking the bank—you’re not alone. Join us for an exclusive free workshop hosted by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and led by Social Beans, a creative agency dedicated to helping hospitality brands thrive on social media.

Event Details:

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9-9:30 a.m. Networking
9:30-10:30 a.m. Program
Culhane’s Irish Pub Southside
9720 Deer Lake Ct., Jacksonville, FL

In this fast-paced, practical session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Partner with local micro-influencers without paying big fees
  • Run community-driven giveaways that actually grow your audience
  • Tap into on-brand trends without feeling inauthentic
  • Use free content tools to create stunning visuals in minutes
  • Build a simple content calendar to save hours each week
  • And more tips to boost your reach without paid ads

Whether you’re doing your social media solo or working with a small team, this workshop will give you tools you can use immediately—no fluff, no overwhelm.

Event Cost:

FREE

RSVP  Now! 

 

 

EscaRosa Chapter – Bingo Bash

Join the FRLA EscaRosa Chapter on June 5th for the BINGO BASH! Get 3 Bingo Tickets for Just $5! Join the fun and increase your chances of winning amazing prizes with this unbeatable offer. Don’t miss out and grab your tickets today and be part of an exciting bingo experience.

Event Details: 
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 – 8:00 PM CT
O’Riley’s Irish Pub – 321 S. Palafox 

Event Pricing: 
$5 for 3 Tickets

Register Now! 

 

Central FL/Northeast/Broward Chapter – Webinar: Boost Your Hospitality Profits: Insider Strategies Revealed

Boost Your Hospitality Profits: Insider Strategies Revealed

Join the FRLA Central Florida, Northeast, and Broward Chapters for this Webinar! 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 AM ET
➡️Register via Zoom⬅️

 

In today’s fast-paced hospitality landscape, making more intelligent and more timely financial decisions with the right tools at the right time can make all the difference.

Join the FRLA Central Florida, Northeast, and Broward Chapters for this exclusive digital session led by Chris Pumo, founder of Skyline Analytics, where he’ll share how FP&A is transforming hospitality operations—from real-time financial dashboards to predictive labor scheduling and cost control strategies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maximize profitability through strategic pricing & COGS analysis.
  • Optimize labor & reduce overtime with predictive planning.
  • Apply FP&A for line-by-line margin improvement.
  • Build best-in-class forecasts & month-end packages that drive smarter growth.
  • Use AI-enhanced dashboards for real-time financial clarity.

 

Register Now

Suncoast- Confetti Culture by James Ferguson

Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact! 

He specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and celebrated – every single day! With a proven record of energizing hospitality management teams, James puts the FUN back in the fundamentals of employee engagement. James’s sessions aren’t just talks – they’re transformative experiences. 

Join us for this unforgettable session that’s equal parts powerful and purposeful. In this inspiring talk, James will show how to lead with impact, master resilience, time management, and reinvention, showing how you can turn hope into habits through this confetti-filled formula that builds a more positive, productive, and profitable culture!

Event Details:
Thursday, September 18, 2025
1:30 PM – Registration (light snacks and beverages)
2:00 – 3:30 – Presentation
Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection
1255 N Palm Avenue, Sarasota

Registration:
Member – $45 per person
Future Member – $55 per person
Reserved Table of 8 – $350 

Register Now

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Event Sponsor: $550
(Includes opportunity to welcome guests, corporate logo on signage, video screen and reserved table of 6)

Breakfast Sponsor: $250
(Includes recognition, signage with corporate logo and 2 event tickets)

 

Pinellas & Hillsborough – Confetti Culture by James Ferguson

Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact! 

He specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and celebrated – every single day! With a proven record of energizing hospitality management teams, James puts the FUN back in the fundamentals of employee engagement. James’s sessions aren’t just talks – they’re transformative experiences. 

Join us for this unforgettable session that’s equal parts powerful and purposeful. In this inspiring talk, James will show how to lead with impact, master resilience, time management, and reinvention, showing how you can turn hope into habits through this confetti-filled formula that builds a more positive, productive, and profitable culture!

Event Details:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
8:30 AM – Registration 
9:oo AM – Presentation
Marriott Tampa International Airport
4200 George J Bean Parkway Tampa, FL

Registration:
Member – $45 per person
Future Member – $55 per person
Reserved Table of 8 – $350 

Register Now

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Event Sponsor: $550
(Includes opportunity to welcome guests, corporate logo on signage, video screen and reserved table of 6)

Breakfast Sponsor: $250
(Includes recognition, signage with corporate logo and 2 event tickets)

 

 

 

Northeast – Hospitality Outlook

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with FRLA at the Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook!

Tourism is one of Florida’s most powerful economic drivers. In 2024, our state welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors — a 1.6% increase over 2023 and the highest annual visitation in Florida’s history. Tourism contributes an impressive $127.7 billion to Florida’s economy and generates $17.1 billion in state and local tax revenue.

Join us as we hear from our regional experts — your local tourism marketing agencies — on the latest strategies and initiatives bringing leisure, business, and group travelers to our area. Discover how to connect with these agencies, access valuable resources, and leverage their efforts to drive more guests to your hotels and restaurants.

Let’s work together to keep Florida’s tourism industry thriving!

Our session will be moderated by Brenna Dacks, Northeast Florida Representative from VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing agency. She will lead a panel discussion featuring our local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) leaders:

  • Paul Beirnes, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Michael Corrigan, Visit Jacksonville
  • Susan Phillips, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau

 

 

Event Details: 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

9:00 – 9: 20 AM – Networking
9:20 – 9:30 AM – Welcome
9:30 – 10:30 AM – Panel

Event Cost: FREE

Register Now! 

 

Sponsored by:

 

Space Coast – 9th Annual Bowling Tournament

Let’s Strike Up Some Fun!  

Get ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon because one of our most popular events is back and better than ever! Join the FRLA’s Space Coast Chapter for the 9th Annual Bowling Tournament, where the fun is “strikingly” good! This is the perfect opportunity for team building while mingling with industry peers and colleagues. Indulge with good food, refreshing beverages, and get your hands on some fabulous raffle prizes. Let’s celebrate the industry and strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”! 

Event Details: 
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 **NEW DATE**
2:00-3:00 p.m. – Team Check in
3:00-5:30 p.m. – Tournament Play
Bowlero Melbourne, 1099 N Wickham Road Melbourne, FL

Bowling registration includes:

  • Shoe rental, ball, two games, soda, and a large pizza for each team. 
  • One draft beer or house wine per player
  • Awards – 1st and 2nd Place, Team Spirit, and Best Team Attire
  • Raffles throughout the afternoon

Tournament Cost:
Team of Six: $225
Single Bowler: $30
Spectator: $25

REGISTER NOW
*Registration Deadline: 6/12/25*

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Event & Tournament T-Shirt Sponsor – $500
(Opening welcome at event, display
signage with corporate logo, plus six tournament bowlers)

Lane Sponsor – $350
(Signage at sponsored lane, plus one team of three tournament bowlers)

*Raffle items and donations are greatly appreciated*

Contact:

Dannette Lynch, FRLA Regional Director (727) 642 – 3404 or [email protected]