Event Type: Chapter Events

Treasure Coast – April Hospitality Networking Social

Join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres at The Chicken Place Latin Rotisserie & Cocktail Bar, a newly opened Latin American-inspired restaurant by Kyle G’s Restaurants! This is a great opportunity to meet with industry leaders and expand your professional network. Register today and join us on April 25th!

Event Details:

Thursday, April 25th, 2024
5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Chicken Place Latin Rotisserie & Cocktail Bar
10228 SW Meeting Street
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987

Event Cost: 
Members $20
Future Members $25

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

Register Now! 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 18, 2024

For questions call Jodi Cross, 561-410-0035 or jcross@frla.org

 

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Northeast Chapter – Hiring and Engaging Gen Z Panel

Unlocking Success: Hiring and Engaging Generation Z in the Hospitality Industry

Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for a thought-provoking panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of recruiting the younger generation – hiring of Generation Z. Our expert panelists will share insights on digital recruitment, fostering an inclusive culture, and adapting to Gen Z’s expectations.

Panelists include:
• Samara Johns, Remington Hotels
• Marcos Jovel, Salt Life Restaurant
• Reggie Maggs, Meehan’s Irish Pub

Event Details:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Burrito Gallery Town Center
5016 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Event Cost:
FREE

Register Now! 

 

Broward – Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast

• EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS BREAKFAST •

May 6, 2024

8:30 AM – 10:00  AM
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel
1230 S. Pine Island Road Plantation, FL

Register Now!

Members: $45
Future Members: $65
 Must Register. No Walk-ins.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

PRESENTING SPONSOR – $5,000
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR – $2,000
TEACHER AWARD SPONSOR – $1,000
BRONZE SPONSOR – $500

Event Sponsors:

*SCHOLARSHIP AND TOTY APPLICATION WINDOW HAS CLOSED*

Student Scholarships and Teacher of the Year

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Broward Chapter is now accepting scholarship applications for students in pursuit of education in culinary, hospitality and tourism industries. $2,000 Scholarships will be awarded to high school, college, or university level students in pursuit of a career in the culinary, hospitality or tourism industry in South Florida.

Students are selected based on their academic or industry achievements, essay, and GPA. A letter of acceptance or student ID from the college or university is required to receive the award. All Hospitality and Culinary Students are eligible to apply. This year, Scholarship winners will be awarded on Monday May 06, 2024, at an in-person breakfast event with details to follow. Finalists will be notified prior to the breakfast awards.

To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must:

  • High School graduating seniors who will begin post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Any student entering or currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality post-secondary program in a South Florida educational institute.
  • Return a copy of completed application, essay, and digital copy of high school, college, or university transcripts to FRLA Broward via email by the application deadline outlined below.

Eligible students must be a High School Senior or any College/University Student in an eligible program and must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale (unweighted GPA). Your scholarship, if awarded, will be paid out upon receipt of proof of registration from a South Florida college or university. The deadline to claim our scholarship is upon school registration and prior to December 2024.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED, and STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO PROOFREAD ANSWERS before submission.

Student Scholarship Instructions

Click Here to Download Student Scholarship Application

Deadline to Submit: April 5, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST
Complete application, essay, and transcript packets must be received via email to rmahboubi@frla.org

Teacher of the Year Application

Nomination Deadline: April 5, 2024 by 5:00 PM EST
Email to rmahboubi@frla.org

 

 

 

Miami-Dade – March Mixer and Legislative Wrap-Up

FRLA Miami-Dade presents a look at the 2024 Legislative Session – what impacts us now and in the future!

 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL  33132


Samantha Padgett
Vice President of Government Relations | General Counsel
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

 

EVENT PRICING:
FRLA members: $20
FUTURE members: $40

*Pre-registration is required, No Walk-ins permitted.*

REGISTER NOW!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities (based on availability)

Tabletop display:$99

Unique opportunity for FRLA Miami members to display your products and materials, plus acknowledgement at the event. (includes one ticket to event)

Monroe – March Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon

Join the FRLA Monroe Chapter for an insightful presentation recapping the 2024 State Legislative Session! FRLA Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel, Samantha Padgett will discuss the outcomes of the legislative session, what to expect for your business, and how it will impact the future of our industry.

 

Samantha Padgett
Vice President of Government Relations | General Counsel
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association 

 

 

 

EVENT DETAILS:
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
CASA MARINA RESORT | 1500 REYNOLDS STREET | KEY WEST

EVENT PRICING:
$35 PER PERSON

 

***Please email Lhernandez@frla.org with Option #1 or Option #2 for your luncheon entrée selection***

Preset Salad:

Artisanal Greens, Hearts of Palm, Tahitian Vanilla Scented Roasted

Pineapple, Pear Tomato, Ginger Scallion Dressing

Option #1 Entrée:

Local Fresh Catch, Sweet Corn & Tomato Farrotto, Seasonal

Vegetables, Cilantro Roasted Garlic Salsa Verde

OR

Option #2 Entrée:

Roasted Calabaza Steak, Eggplant Fricassee, Confit Baby Heirloom

Tomatoes, Coconut-Ginger Sauce

Dessert:

Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Mango Coulis, Short Crust Cookie

 

REGISTER NOW! 

 

Suncoast – Annual Legislative Breakfast

FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter presents the 2024 Legislative Breakfast with a panel discussion. Come hear from your legislators about the close of the legislative session, the wins and defeats for our industry, and the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. Learn about what laws may impact Sarasota/Manatee Counites, the state of Florida, and your business. Our moderator will ask specific questions relating to events, issues, laws, and how they impact the hospitality industry. A complimentary breakfast will be provided by the Suncoast Chapter and Anna Maria Oyster Bar.

Questions from attendees are encouraged! Have your voice heard!

Invited Panel:

  • Representative Mike Beltran
  • Senator Jim Boyd
  • Representative Tommy Gregory
  • Senator Joe Gruters
  • Representative William Robinson Jr.
  • Senator Ben Albritton
  • Representative Spencer Roach
  • Representative James Buchanan
  • Representative Michael Grant
  • Representative Fiona McFarland
  • Representative Kaylee tuck

Event Details:

Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM – Registration | 8:00 – 9:30 AM – Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Location: Anna Maria Oyster Bar – UTC, 5405 University Pkwy, Unit 110, Sarasota, FL 34201 (intersection of Honore and University Parkway)

Event Cost:
FREE to Attend!

Note: Limited capacity! Attendees must register to attend. No Walk-ins permitted. 

Register Now!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

For more information, contact Dannette Lynch, Suncoast Chapter Regional Director at dannette@frla.org. 

 

 

 

 

Broward – March Madness Mixer & Legislative Wrap-Up

Join FRLA Broward to mix, mingle, and more with top hospitality leaders on March 19th! This event will feature a 2024 Florida Legislative Session update from FRLA VP of Government Relations, Samantha Padgett. Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend!

 

Samantha Padgett
Vice President of Government Relations | General Counsel
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

 

 

 

Event Details:

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Riverside Hotel | 620 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

Event Pricing:

FRLA Members: $20
Future Members: $40

Pre-registration is required! No Walk-ins permitted.

REGISTER NOW

 

Sponsorship Opportunities: (based on availability)
• Purchase a tabletop to display products or offer samples
• Display of signage and announcements at the event

FRLA Broward Members Only

$150 – Tabletop
* Price includes (1) admission

 

 

Tallahassee – Kick Off Meeting and Happy Hour

 

Join the FRLA Tallahassee Chapter on Thursday, March 28, from 3:00-5:30 p.m. at Eve On Adams for a kick off meeting!

Samantha Padgett, FRLA VP of Government Relations & General Counsel, will provide a full session recap and discuss some of the issues affecting the hospitality industry. We will also provide a chapter update and open the floor for any questions or ideas. We look forward to seeing you there!

Eve On Adams will be providing Happy Hour pricing!

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Hillsborough – Wine & Dinner Cruise

Join the FRLA Hillsborough Chapter for a unique one-of-a-kind dinner and wine pairing fundraising event aboard Craft, a vessel designed specifically for Tampa as the City’s first dining river cruiser. The evening will feature Stags’ Leap Wine & Dinner Pairing. Consisting of 5 tastings of Stags’ Leap Collection, paired with a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Allie Beasman.

What to Expect:

The menu will feature carefully crafted cuisine by Executive Chef Allison Beasman with a wine pairing from one of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, Stags’ Leap. Enjoy the company of colleagues and network with your industry peers on this spectacular river cruise through Tampa’s most scenic waterways.

Event Details:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:15 PM Boarding
7:00 – 9:00 PM Cruise
Craft Dinner Cruise
603 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 

 Event Cost:

$249.00

Register Now! 

This event has very limited seating and is first come, first served via RSVP at the registration button above. 

Hillsborough – Inaugural ROSE Awards

The Inaugural Hillsborough ROSE Awards!

September 26, 2024

The Renaissance Tampa International Hotel

ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes the very best front line and service individuals (excluding managers) who exemplify the following characteristics: Dependable, Passionate, Serves as a role model to peers, and is committed to customer service.

2024 ROSE AWARD CATEGORIES 

ROSE Award nominees include, but are not limited to the following categories:

  • Hotels: Front desk, housekeeping, valet, bellmen, administrative assistant, security, maintenance, engineers
  • Restaurants: Chef, cook, kitchen staff, hostesses, bartenders, services
  • Retail: Clerks and stock keepers
  • Transportation: Drivers
    • *THIS LIST OF CATEGORIES IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. NOMINEES FROM OTHER CATEGORIES MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED.

2024 ROSE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

  • Individual must be a line employee (no management or supervisor positions)
  • Open to all hospitality businesses in Hillsborough County
  • Nominations are open to all hospitality businesses ( do not have to an FRLA member) and may be submitted by employees and immediate supervisors who know of worthy candidates.
  • Individual must work at place of business for at least 90 days from the nomination deadline.
  • Individual should exemplify the following characteristics: dependable, passionate, serves as role model to peers, and committed to customer.

Click Here to Submit Your Nomination!

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 AT 5:00 PM. 

MAKE SURE TO JOIN  US AT THE EVENT TO LEARN WHO WINS! TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED

Click Here to Register! 

EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/26/24 AT 6:00PM.