Suncoast

Please join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Suncoast Chapter at the Inaugural ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards. This event recognizes front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience! DO YOU HAVE AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS DEPENDABLE, PASSIONATE AND Read More

Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for the 13th Annual Shoot the Clays sporting event! This popular event will begin with breakfast and conclude with a luncheon at the range pavilion. Whether you are a first time participant or an expert shooter, you will enjoy this phenomenal networking opportunity and great team building event! We encourage Read More

Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for a special event featuring FRLA’s VP of Government Relations, Samantha Padgett. Samantha will provide an overview of the 2024 Florida Legislative Session as it relates to the hospitality industry. SAMANTHA PADGETT Vice President of Government Relations and General Counsel Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association View Event Flyer Here! EVENT Read More

FRLA's Suncoast Chapter presents the 2024 Legislative Breakfast with a panel discussion. Come hear from your legislators about the close of the legislative session, the wins and defeats for our industry, and the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. Learn about what laws may impact Sarasota/Manatee Counites, the state of Florida, and your business. Our moderator will Read More

Join FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter for this timely and entertaining program that provides attendees with not only an interactive multi-media experience but also with immediate “take-home” action items to embrace the NEW workforce revolution in today’s challenging work environment. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND LEADERSHIP EXPERT ANDY MASTERS creatively uses the magical imagery of Hollywood to help travel & Read More

Join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter for an exclusive presentation featuring Florida DBPR Secretary, Melanie Griffin. Melanie will be sharing valuable insights on the licensing, regulation, and inspection processes that govern restaurants and hotels in the State of Florida. Her discourse will shed light on the office’s innovative strategies to streamline and modernize its operations. This Read More

The 2nd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards • September 12, 2024 • Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa| 6:00 PM EST The Second Annual FRLA Suncoast ROSE Awards will take place on September 12, 2024 at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa! ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes the very best front line and service individuals Read More

Due to the ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts impacting the Suncoast region, this event (originally scheduled for October 9, 2024) has been postponed to November 13, 2024. We hope you Read More

Monday, December 2, 2024 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. - Reception & Giving Back Hyatt Regency Sarasota Florida Room – Poolside 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota Join us for a heartwarming evening at FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter Jingle and Mingle networking event, where the spirit of giving shines brightly! This is not just a gathering; it’s Read More

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

Save the Date! The 3rd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards August 21, 2025 Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa   Nomination application and ticket details coming soon!   ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes the very best front line and service individuals (excluding managers) who exemplify the following characteristics: Dependable, Passionate, Serves as a role model to Read More