Event Type: Chapter Events

Treasure Coast – Hospitality Networking Event

Mark your calendar for June 26, 2025, and join the FRLA Chapter for a networking event at Harry and the Natives! 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:
Thursday, June 26, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Harry and the Natives
11910 SE Federal Hwy
Hobe Sound, FL 

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

Advanced Registration Required!

Register Now!

Deadline: June 20, 2025

 

Sponsored By:

Space Coast – 5th Annual ROSE Awards

5th Annual Space Coast ROSE Awards

September 11, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach

 

Welcome to the highly anticipated 5th Annual Space Coast ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of front-line Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the county to curate unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor. We cordially invite you to be a part of this prestigious event as we pay tribute to these outstanding champions who are shaping the landscape of hospitality with their dedication and passion.

Evening Itinerary:

5:30 PM – Red Carpet Arrival

6:00 PM – ROSE Awards Reception

6:30 PM  – ROSE Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Business/Cocktail Attire Requested

 

Are you currently working alongside a dedicated team member who embodies qualities of reliability, passion, and exceptional customer service? Someone who consistently goes the extra mile beyond their regular duties? If so, we invite you to shine a spotlight on their outstanding contributions by nominating them for a prestigious ROSE Award.

Submit a Nomination!

Nomination Deadline EXTENDED: September 4, 2025 (Form Closes at 5:00 PM ET)

 

Purchase Tickets!

 

Click Here to View our 2024 ROSE Award Winners

Thank you to Our Sponsors:

Pinellas – 26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic

26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic 

August 18, 2025

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club

7:30 AM Registration | 8:30 AM Shotgun Start

 

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Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter for an unforgettable day at the 26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic! Enjoy some sun, fun, and sand traps at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.  Network with industry leaders and tee off where the pros play! Don’t miss out on your chance to support hospitality education while having a blast on the course! If you love golf, networking, and fun, this is tournament is tailor-made for you! Chip in for hospitality!

TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Scramble, putting contest, mulligans (limit two per player), closest to the pin, longest drive, unmatched players will be assigned, raffle tickets sold by package or individually at check-in.

ALL REGISTERED GOLFERS RECEIVE:
• Special Commemorative Team Photo
• Yacht Starship Dinner Cruise Ticket ($100 Value)
• Vinoy Golf Club…discounted rate at championship course
• Awesome Raffle and Live Auction Opportunities
• Great Giveaways and Surprises
• Breakfast/Awards Luncheon/Live Auction

 

Register Now or Become a Sponsor!

Deadline EXTENDED: August 11, 2025

 

“Par”take in Activities throughout the course from food and beverage samples, plus

Make a Hole in One and Win $25K Cash or Super Bowl Tickets

 

 

Thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsors:

Hillsborough – 8th Annual Sporting Clay Event

8th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament 

June 2, 2025

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays

 

Get ready to lock and load for an unforgettable day of fun and networking at the FRLA Hillsborough 8th Annual Sporting Clay Event. Whether you’re a rookie or a sharpshooter, this is your chance to hit the bullseye on building connections and teamwork. This year’s event takes place during National Tourism Week, so let’s celebrate the industry and shoot for success. Gather your team and get ready – because at this event, we’re not just aiming for targets, we’re aiming for new friendships and opportunities! Ready, Aim, Network!

Event Details:
Monday, June 2, 2025
8:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
10514 Ehren Cutoff Land O’ Lakes

Schedule of Events:
8:45 – 9:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Registration
9:15 AM Range Safety Briefing
9:45 AM Clay Shoot Begins
12:00 – 1:30 PM – Lunch, Awards, Raffles, & Beverages

 

Event Pricing:
Registration includes breakfast and awards luncheon provided by the Renaissance International Plaza Hotel

Team of Four $500 – (4) shooters, ammo, golf cart, and (1) gun per team

Individual Shooter $125 – (1) shooter, ammo, and gun (at shooting station)

Golf Cart $60 – (For individual shooters only) Course is ¾ mile to walk

Players Package $30 – (Purchase online or at check-in) Three raffle tickets and one mulligan

 

Register Now!

The registration and payment deadline is May 26, 2025, or earlier if the event sells out. Cancellations after the deadline will be invoiced.

 

Raffle item donations needed and appreciated!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Presenting Sponsor: $1,500 – Company recognition on tournament signage, introduction at opening of event and luncheon, prominent logo placement on tournament t-shirt, choice of station to showcase your business and network with shooters, two teams of four and two golf carts.

Tournament T-Shirt Sponsor: $1,000 – Top placement of logo on tournament t-shirt, company recognition on signage display, one team of six and one golf cart.

Breakfast or Luncheon Sponsor: $750 – Welcome participants, company recognition on signage, logo on t-shirt, table display and one team of four.

Awards Celebration Sponsor: $500 each – Address participants, company recognition on signage, logo on t-shirt, table for distribution of materials and one shooter.

Station Sponsor: $150 – Showcase your business at a range station while networking with shooters.

Suncoast Chapter – 3rd Annual ROSE Awards

The 3rd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards

August 21, 2025

Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa

 

Welcome to the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Suncoast R.O.S.E (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of front-line Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the region to curate unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor. We cordially invite you to be a part of this prestigious event as we pay tribute to these outstanding champions who are shaping the landscape of hospitality with their dedication and passion.

Evening Itinerary:

6:00 PM – Red Carpet Arrival

6:30 PM – ROSE Awards Reception

6:50 PM – Nominee Group Photo

7:00 PM  – ROSE Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Business/Cocktail Attire Requested

 

 

PURCHASE TICKETS! 

 

 

Click Here to View our 2024 ROSE Award Winners

Pinellas Chapter – 6th Annual ROSE Awards

 

The 6th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards

August 28, 2025

Sandpearl Resort

 

The illustrious 6th Annual Pinellas ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards will celebrate the remarkable efforts of frontline hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment of the county to curate unforgettable experiences for each and every visitor. We cordially invite you to be a part of this prestigious event as we pay tribute to these outstanding champions who are shaping the landscape of hospitality with their dedication and passion. 

 

Evening Itinerary:

5:30 PM – Red Carpet Arrival

6:00 PM – ROSE Awards Reception

6:20 PM – Nominee Group Photo

6:30 PM  – ROSE Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Business/Cocktail Attire Requested

 

Purchase Tickets!

 

Click Here to View our 2024 ROSE Award Winners

 

 

Thank you to our Sponsors: 

Palm Beach – Hospitality Networking Social

Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter on June 12, 2025 at the Singer Oceanfront Resort! Enjoy an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle prizes! Advanced registration is required. Please bring your business card for two free drinks! 

Event Details: 

Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Singer Oceanfront Resort
3700 N. Ocean Drive Riviera Beach, FL 

Event Pricing:

FRLA Members: $20
Future FRLA Members: $35

Register Now!

Registration Deadline: June 6, 2025

 

Sponsored By:

Spring Board Meeting

APRIL 6-8, 2026
THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND,FL.

FRLA board members, chapter presidents and representatives, past State chairmen and chairwomen, and at-large directors from large and small national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents gather for committee meetings, legislative updates, and panel discussions.

REGISTRATION

 

ACCOMODATIONS

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, FL.
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia Island, FL. 32034

*Room block closed, Friday March 20th. Questions? Please contact [email protected]. 

AGENDA

ACCESS FULL MEETING AGENDA HERE

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Ashley Gholston, Director of Industry Relations & Corporate Events- [email protected]
Ashley Jackson, Director of Membership Marketing- [email protected]  

 

Housekeeping Challenges, Innovative Ideas and Solutions

Housekeeping is a key to guest satisfaction and great reviews.  The labor shortage and strong visitor demand have made it especially hard for you to keep up, recruit and train your staff, and promote a good work culture and high morale at your business.  Your Florida Inns Board has listened, and we are developing a virtual educational session to focus on this topic.

We are bringing to you a two-part program to focus on trainings for managers and housekeepers.

February 23, 2022 1 P.M.

The program will be presented by Ms. Gisele Canova, Instructor and Internships Coordinator, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Gisele has experience in housekeeping in both small and large properties including Orient Express Hotels, Hilton and Disney properties ranging from vacation villas to deluxe resorts. She also managed a 20-room bed and breakfast in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Audience: B&B Managers and Hotel Managers

We will also discuss recruitment and retention, creating a welcoming and satisfying workplace, including providing feedback and staff recognition.

Including:

  • Distinguish between management and leadership.
  • Develop recruitment and retention strategies (payscale, training bonus, referrals).
  • Apply leadership techniques to create a welcoming and satisfying workplace (including recognition, coaching and feedback).
  • Develop your team to provide lasting memories for the guest

March 2, 2022, at 1 p.m.

Audience: Housekeepers

Workflow strategies for cleaning guestrooms to maximize efficiency and minimize cleaning time.  We will also discuss best safety and guest services practices.

Including:

  • Understand the importance of housekeeping, the impact it has on guests, and the intrinsic meaningfulness and satisfaction derived from housekeeping work.
  • Recognize housekeeping’s most critical safety areas and apply safety techniques.
  • Apply an efficient workflow strategy for cleaning guestrooms

REGISTER NOW!   

These programs will be recorded so you can reference and share with your staff as needed.

And most importantly, we want to hear from each of you! After the presentations from UCF, we will open the meeting to hear from ALL members on your best practices what is working for you, what new tips can you share on recruiting, retention, or housekeeping efficiency tips.

The Florida Restaurant Show

 

INTRODUCING…THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT SHOW!

Whether you’re an independent owner, quick-serve restaurant operator, chef, caterer, baker, bar or nightclub operator, hospital, hotel, or commercial foodservice personnel — join us for 3 days October 25-27, 2026, at the Florida Restaurant Show at the Orange County Convention Center.

Learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education within our education programming, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.

Watch live culinary performances and listen in on discussions about how our chefs came to be. Emerging trends abound on the show floor with hundreds of exhibitors and in our exciting special events. Spark your creative appetite and celebrate your passion for the profession.

Thank you so much to all our partners and supporters!

LEARN MORE HERE

 

Questions? Contact:

  • Registration: FRLA restaurant and hotel members receive unlimited free badges, and will need to select the “FRLA Member” option and include their member ID . If you need assistance with registration please contact customer service at  [email protected]. 
  • Exhibits & Sponsorships: Paul Pedrow at (484) 823-9608, [email protected] or Joe Carlino [email protected] 
  • Educational Breakout Sessions: Amy Riemer at 978-502-4895 or [email protected]