• Lee Chapter – April Luncheon

    Lee County School District Offices 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, United States

    Join the FRLA Lee Chapter on April 16, 2025, for an informative luncheon! Network with industry leaders and learn more about the Florida ProStart program. We will have an Italian-inspired cuisine prepared by Lee County High School ProStart students at the Lee County School District Main Office - Caloosahatchee Room. Don't miss this great opportunity Read More

  • Summit

    Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL 1 Seminole Way, Davie, FL, United States

    FRLA’s Summit is back for our 13th annual premier Florida hospitality event. We are thrilled to partner with Results Thru Strategy, a diverse group of entrepreneurial and executive-level hospitality experts, for the fourth year in a row. Bringing you leading industry trends, best practices, top-notch speakers and unparalleled networking, we’ve made sure there’s a seat for everyone at our table.

    Join Florida’s most influential hospitality professionals and top-level executives and expect to see powerful players such as Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, Marriott, Disney, Firehouse Subs, Sonny’s BBQ, Tony Roma’s, Loews Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Tijuana Flats, Bloomin’ Brands and many more.

  • Lee Chapter – Lee County Schools 2025 Taco Cook-off

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

    A Taco Challenge for a Cause! Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shangri-La Springs The Lee County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with the Lee County School District presents the 2025 Culinary Cook-Off. Local Lee County culinary high schools will compete for this year's Culinary Cook-Off title 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.