Management comes with its fair share of challenges. Whether it’s making critical decisions, staying ahead of industry changes, or solving complex problems, leaders often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. In these moments, having a trusted group of peers to turn to can make all the difference. Having peer-to-peer conversations with people who understand the pressures Read More
UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER. DETAILS COMING SOON! Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter for an extraordinary opportunity to engage in a dynamic leadership event that promises to strengthen communication and spark creativity! Members are invited to harness their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in an exhilarating attempt to escape the room at Read More
You are cordially invited to mix, mingle, and give back this holiday season! Join us at the FRLA Pinellas Chapter Holiday Social at Clear Sky on Cleveland for a great cause.
Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter for an extraordinary opportunity to engage in a dynamic leadership event that promises to strengthen communication and spark creativity! Members are invited to harness their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in an exhilarating attempt to escape the room at Escape FLA. This high-stakes escape game room experience is designed to inspire Read More
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Hospitality Forward: Industry Trends Join us for the first meeting series of 2026! Change is the only constant in the hospitality industry. With guest/patron satisfaction and experience at the core of success, businesses must stay ahead of the trends shaping the industry. The Pinellas & Hillsborough Chapters of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association have Read More
Save the Date! Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapter on April 23rd for the 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase!
Save the Date!! Join the FRLA Pinellas Chapter on May 21st for the annual bowling tournament at Liberty Lanes!
Save the Date! The 27th Annual FRLA Pinellas Hospitality Golf Classic August 10, 2026 The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club More details to follow!
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.
SAVE THE DATE The 7th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards September 3, 2026 Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach The7th 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 Read More
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.