Lee Chapter – “Pints with Pigott”

fort myers brewing co. 12811 Commerce Lake Drive #28, Fort Myers, FL, United States

Join the FRLA Lee Chapter on June 29th at Fort Myers Brewing Company to hear from Tamara Pigott, Executive Director of the Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau. Tamara will report on Hurricane Ian recovery and the outlook for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Food trucks, cold beer, and networking will follow! Event Pricing: Read More

Lee-Collier Schools Taco Cook-off

Shangri-La Springs 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

Join the Lee and Collier FRLA Chapters for the annual Taco Cook-off between local ProStart teams.  Hosted at the Shangri-La Springs, local ProStart culinary student and instructor teams will prepare signature tacos and side dishes for attendees and judges, hoping for a chance to be crowned Overall Winner of the Taco Cook-off. In addition to Read More

Lee Chapter – Holiday Party

Crowne Plaza at Fort Myers Gulf Coast 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers, United States

It's time for a Holiday Party with the FRLA Lee Chapter! Join FRLA, Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, and the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce on December 15th for a Casino Night-themed celebration. Get out your favorite holiday cocktail attire and prepare for an evening of mixing, mingling, and holiday cheer! All Read More

Lee Chapter – 2024 Golf Classic

The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club 949 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States

FRLA Lee Chapter 2024 Golf Classic • September 20, 2024 • 8:00 AM Player Check-in | 9:00 AM Shotgun Start The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club 949 Sand Castle Road Sanibel, FL   Join the FRLA Lee Chapter for the 2024 Golf Classic! Enjoy a day of golf at the beautiful Dunes Golf and Tennis Read More

The Florida Restaurant Show

Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

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 November 8-9, 2023, at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging 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.