We invite you to engage with the FRLA Suncoast Chapter at the 2025 Legislative Breakfast, where you will have the invaluable opportunity to meet, interact and hear directly from our local legislators in the Florida House and Senate. As we approach what promises to be an unprecedented legislative session, the atmosphere is already charged with Read More
Join us for the inaugural Taste & Toast Gulf Coast — a flavorful celebration of food, drink, and hospitality that benefits our FRLA Suncoast Chapter Education Initiatives! Saturday, May 3 The Yard, Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa 3:30 PM - VIP; 4:30 PM General Admission Enjoy an unforgettable day, beginning with a 1-hour VIP preview Read More
Let's Strike Up Some Fun! Get ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon and join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for its Inaugural 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 Read More
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.
The 3rd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards August 21, 2025 Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa Welcome to the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Suncoast R.O.S.E (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This illustrious occasion celebrates the remarkable efforts of front-line Hospitality professionals who consistently exceed expectations in delivering exceptional service. These individuals truly epitomize the unwavering commitment Read More
Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author of bestseller The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team’s Contribution & Impact! He specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and celebrated – every single Read More
- SIGNATURE EVENT - 14th Annual Luncheon with the Chairman Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota - Cad'Zan Room The Suncoast Chapter is thrilled to announce the esteemed 2025 FRLA State Chairman, Nick Sarra, as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual Chairman’s luncheon. Nick Sarra is 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.