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SUMMARY:Hillsborough & Pinellas - Hospitality Forward Series: Industry Trends & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Forward: Industry Trends\nJoin us for the first meeting series of 2026!\nChange 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 assembled a distinguished panel of hospitality experts who will explore key hospitality trends and offer insights to provide leaders with informed ideas on people\, technology\, and processes. We want to help your business not only adapt\, but thrive in 2026 and beyond!  \nTopics: \n\nWhat was/is working in 2025/2026\nStatus of the market\nWhat consumers are drinking \nHow technology is affecting the industry\nGenerational behavior shifts\nOperational supply chain health and issues \n\nDistinguished Industry Panel \n\nDaniel Murphy\, Division of Marketing & Development\, Florida Department of Agriculture\nMichelle Stencik\, Director\, Customer Strategic Insights\, Coke\nDavid Boothe\, Vice President\, Republic National Distributing Company\nJeremy Padilla\, Region Vice President\, Sysco West Florida\nDora Fruman\, Head of Client Strategies\, Revenue Management Solutions\nSteve Jaeger\, Director of Portfolio\, Republic National Distributing Company\n\nQ&A to follow the panel discussion!  \n  \nEvent Details: \nWednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n8:30 AM – Registration\n9:00 – 10:30 AM – Industry Panel and Light Breakfast\nThe Karol Hotel | 2675 Ulmerton Road Clearwater\, FL\n$40 – Per Meeting \n(or $99 for all 3 meetings) \n  \nRegister Now! \nRegistration deadline: 3/24/2026 \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities:\n$150 – Event Sponsor \n(includes corporate signage and two attendees) \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-pinellas-hospitality-forward-series-industry-trends-insights/
LOCATION:The Karol Hotel\, 2675 Ulmerton Road\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Pinellas & Hillsborough - 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapter on May 6th for the 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase! \nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n2:30 PM Showcase – Connect 1 on 1 (speed dating format) \n4:00 – 5:30 PM Reception (Paid attendees only) \nMarriott St. Petersburg Clearwater | 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard N St. Petersburg\, FL \n  \nHotels & Restaurants: We are excited to present a unique opportunity for Restaurant and Hotel professionals to connect with FRLA suppliers in an innovative and engaging format. We invite you to join us at the table and participate in a series of concise 4-6 minute meetings. This event is designed to facilitate meaningful exchanges of information and explore exciting opportunities\, all while streamlining your experience and reducing calls. Bring along your key department heads to maximize the benefits of one-on-one interactions with suppliers.  \nSuppliers: Establishing in-person connections is an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to showcase their services directly to the management teams of diverse restaurant and hotel properties. By engaging in focused discussions within a concise 4-6 minute format\, suppliers can affectively communicate their unique offerings and foster meaningful relationships. This face-to-face interaction not only paves the way for potential business opportunities but also cultivates a sense of trust and collaboration that is essential in the industry.  \nWho Should Attend? \nHotels/Restaurants: Owners\, and General Managers\, Directors of Operations\, Purchasing or Procurement and Directors of Marketing or Sales.  \nAllied Members: Suppliers that provide products and services to hotels\, restaurants\, tourism\, and hospitality partners. \nBenefits of the Reverse Showcase: \n\nMake professional contacts in one step\nFace-to-face introduction\nFun and fact-paced environment \nCost effective business development \nMarket awareness for your business \n\nRegistrations & Sponsorships: \nMust be a FRLA Pinellas or Hillsborough Chapter Member to Attend \nAllied Members: $145 per person \nRestaurants/Hotels: $40 per person \n  \nGold Sponsors: $800 – Company logo included on all materials with recognition during event and recognition on event screen\, welcome at opening of event\, registration site\, plus (3) admission tickets to event.  \nSilver Sponsors: $600 – Company logo included on all eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \nBronze Reception Sponsors: $500 – Company logo on eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nRegistration Deadline: 5/3/2026 \n  \nThank you to our Title Sponsor! \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-hillsborough-3rd-annual-reverse-hotel-restaurant-showcase/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater\, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T143000
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SUMMARY:Pinellas - Annual Bowling Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon because one of our most popular events is back and better than ever! Join the FRLA’s Pinellas Chapter for the 5th Annual Bowling Tournament\, where the fun is “Strikingly” good! This is the perfect opportunity for team building while mingling with industry peers and colleagues. Indulge with good food\, refreshing beverages and get your hands on some fabulous raffle prizes. Let’s celebrate the industry and and strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”! \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026\n2:30 PM – Team Check in\n3:00 – 5:00 PM – Tournament Play\nLiberty Lanes\, 114014 Starkey Road Largo\, FL \nTournament Cost:\nTeam of Five: $180\nSingle Bowler: $55\nSpectator: $25 \nRegistration Includes:  \n\nBowling registration includes shoe rental\, ball\, two games\,\nunlimited soda and a large pizza for each team\nOne domestic beer per player\nAwards- 1st and 2nd Place\, Team Spirit and Best Team Attire\nRaffles throughout the afternoon\n\nRegister Now! \nDeadline: May 18\, 2026 \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nEvent & Tournament T-Shirt Sponsor: $750\nOpening welcome at event\, prominent logo on tournament t- shirt\, display signage with corporate logo\, plus five tournament bowlers. \nLane Sponsor: $350\nLED display signage at sponsored lane\, corporate logo on tournament t-shirt\, plus one team of five tournament bowlers. \nRAFFLE ITEM DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-annual-bowling-tournament/
LOCATION:Liberty Lanes\, 11401 Starkey Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pinellas
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SUMMARY:Pinellas/Hillsborough - Hospitality Forward: Solving Hospitality's Generational Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Join Tampa Bay hospitality leaders for the second series of 2026 Hospitality Forward: Solving Hospitality’s Generational Puzzle!\nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026 \n8:30 – 10:30 AM \nRenaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel \n\n\n4200 Jim Walter Blvd. Tampa\, FL \n  \n\n\nView Event Flyer\n  \nHospitality Forward 2026 – Meeting #2 \nIn an industry built entirely on human connection\, today’s hospitality leaders face an unprecedented internal puzzle: managing up to four generations under one roof. From shifting expectations around workplace culture to implementing technology that bridges communication gaps\, the modern hospitality industry requires an entirely new leadership playbook. \nJoin us for the next installment of our Hospitality Forward series as we unpack the strategies needed to inspire\, retain\, and lead a multi-generational workforce. \nWhether you are managing front-of-house staff\, corporate teams\, or multi-unit operations\, you will walk away with actionable insights on building a resilient team culture\, navigating operational shifts\, and applying leadership principles that translate across generations. \nSpace is limited at this venue—secure your seat today to join the conversation shaping the future of Tampa Bay hospitality. \nEvent Highlights\n\nFeatured Keynote: Hear from Don Fox\, former CEO of Firehouse Subs\, as he shares powerful leadership lessons drawn from nearly 50 years of navigating industry evolutions\, scaling brands\, and managing shifting workforce dynamics.\nLocal Leaders Panel: Learn real-world\, on-the-ground strategies for bridging communication gaps\, adopting operational technology\, and driving retention from:\nHeather Condelusi\, VP Commercial Strategy & Performance\, ARK Hospitality\nJeanette De Sousa\, Corporate Director of HR\, Mainsail Lodging & Development\nDr. Karni Chagal-Feferkorn\, Assoc. Professor\, USF Bellini College of AI\, Cyber & Computing\nIndustry Networking: Connect with local owners\, operators\, and executives over coffee and light breakfast before and after the program.\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Registration: \n$40 (Breakfast Included) \nClick Here to Register! 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-hillsborough-hospitality-forward-solving-hospitalitys-generational-puzzle/
LOCATION:Renaissance Tampa International Plaza\, 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard\, Tampa\, FL\, 33607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Pinellas - 27th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nThe 27th Annual FRLA Pinellas Hospitality Golf Classic\nAugust 10\, 2026\nThe Vinoy Resort and Golf Club\n  \nMore details to follow!
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-27th-annual-hospitality-golf-classic/
LOCATION:The Vinoy Golf Club\, 600 Snell Isle Boulevard\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pinellas
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
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SUMMARY:Summit
DESCRIPTION:FRLA’s Summit is back for its 14th annual premier hospitality event\, August 18-20\, 2026 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood\, FL. Join Florida’s most influential hospitality professionals and top-level executives for this two-day event. 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. \nREGISTER TODAY! \n  \n \n \nNOTE: Early bird pricing is available through June 30th! Group discounts are available for parties of 8 or more. Sponsors will be emailed a promo code with further instructions on how to get registered. For more information please contact Ashley Jackson at ajackson@frla.org or\, Ashley Gholston at agholston@frla.org. \nMEET THE 2026 KEYNOTES\nRyan Minton\n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS (agenda coming soon)\nTUESDAY\, AUGUST 18TH\n5:00PM-7:00PM | Welcome Reception (Sponsored by: TECO) \nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 19TH\n7:00AM-9:00AM | Sponsor Marketplace Set-up\n9:00AM-5:00PM | Registration Open\n10:00AM-5:00PM | Breakout Sessions & Keynote Speakers\n5:00-7:00 | Sponsor Marketplace Happy Hour \nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 20TH\n8:00AM-9:30AM | Breakfast\n8:00AM-10:00AM | Registration Open\n8:30AM-1:30PM | Breakout Sessions & Keynote Speakers \nSPOSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nACCOMODATIONS\nSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino\n1 Seminole Way\, Davie\, FL 33314 \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM \nRoom rate: $234/night plus taxes & fees\n*Should you have any questions please contact Ashley Gholston\, Events & Industry Relations Director\, agholston@frla.org.  \n\nProperty Maps: VIEW HERE \nDinner Reservations:\nIf you would like to dine on property please call in advance to Customer Care at 954-316-2900 to make reservations at Cipresso Italian\, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood\, and Kuro Japanese. Please tell the agent that you are with FRLA. Here is a link to available dining options if you would like to preview menus. \n \n\nMARKETING & ALLIED MEMBER COUNCIL\nCLICK HERE to view the Marketing & Allied Member Council. This event would not be possible without the input and guidance from our council. THANK YOU for investing your time and for your continued support of the FRLA! If you have interest in joining the Marketing & Allied Member Council contact Ashley Jackson. \n2025 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
URL:https://frla.org/event/summit/
LOCATION:Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood\, FL\, 1 Seminole Way\, Davie\, FL\, 33314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay,Broward,Central FL,Collier,EscaRosa,Florida Inns,Gulf Island Coast,Hillsborough,Lee,Miami Dade,Monroe,Northeast,Northwest FL,Palm Beach,Pinellas,Space Coast,Suncoast,Tallahassee
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SUMMARY:Pinellas - 7th Annual ROSE Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards\nSeptember 3\, 2026\nSandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach\nThe illustrious 7th Annual R.O.S.E awards will celebrate 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. \nAre 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 R.O.S.E. Award. \nShow your appreciation for their hard work and commitment by submitting a nomination today! \nClick Here to Submit a Nomination\nNomination Deadline: August 7\, 2026 \nNEW THIS YEAR: Each nominee will have the chance to showcase their exceptional contributions to service excellence through a professionally filmed video profile\, captured right on property. This isn’t just any video; it’s a celebration of the incredible work they do\, set to be highlighted during the prestigious ROSE Awards ceremony! In order to be eligible\, all nominations must be submitted by the nomination deadline. Video profiles will be chosen at random. Only nominees chosen at random will be recorded. \n \nEvent Program:\n5:30 PM Red Carpet Arrival\n6:00 PM ROSE Awards Reception\n6:30 PM ROSE Award Ceremony\, Dinner\, & Nominee Group Photo\n \nEvent Admission:\nAttendee \nIndividual Attendee – $125.00 \nCorporate Table \n$1\,000 Reserved Table for 8 Attendees \nReception Sponsor \n$1\,500 Reserved Table for 5 attendees\, \ncorporate signage at reception and on main event video screen \nROSE Awards Featured Sponsor \n$3\,000 Reserved Table for 10 attendees\, welcoming \nintroduction corporate signage\, and on main event video screen\, \nlogo on all marketing communications and event program \nNominating company will purchase ticket or table for nominee to attend \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets \nRegistration Deadline: 8/28/2026 \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/frla-pinellas-rose-awards-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Sandpearl Resort\, 500 Mandaly Ave\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767
CATEGORIES:Pinellas
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SUMMARY:The Florida Restaurant Show
DESCRIPTION: \n\nINTRODUCING…THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT SHOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \nLearn 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. \nWatch 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. \nThank you so much to all our partners and supporters! \n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE HERE\n  \nQuestions? Contact: \n\nRegistration: 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  PizzaSummitFloridaRestaurant@maritz.com. \nExhibits & Sponsorships: Paul Pedrow at (484) 823-9608\, paul@therestaurantevents.com or Joe Carlino joe@therestaurantevents.com \nEducational Breakout Sessions: Amy Riemer at 978-502-4895 or amy@riemercommunications.com
URL:https://frla.org/event/florida-restaurant-lodging-show/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, Orlando\, FL
CATEGORIES:Bay,Broward,Central FL,Charlotte,Citrus,Collier,EscaRosa,Florida Inns,Forgotten Coast,Greater Ocala,Gulf Island Coast,Hillsborough,Lake,Lee,Lee Chapter,Marion,Miami Dade,Monroe,North Central FL,Northeast,Northwest FL,Palm Beach,Pasco/Hernando,Pinellas,Polk,Space Coast,Suncoast,Tallahassee,Treasure Coast,Volusia
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