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SUMMARY:Suncoast - Taste & Toast
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSaturday\, May 3\n The Yard\, Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa\n3:30 PM – VIP; 4:30 PM General Admission \n  \nEnjoy an unforgettable day\, beginning with a 1-hour VIP preview at 3:30pm featuring: \n•  Tastings from top chefs & local eateries\n•  20+ wines\, brews\, cocktails & mocktails\n• Kentucky Derby watch party + Makers Mark bourbon tasting and Tito’s Handmade Vodka Trailer\n•  Live music\, culinary & beverage awards\, and a fireworks finale! \n Cast your vote for Taste of the Town & Toast of the Town! A panel of industry pros will also crown FRLA’s 1st\, 2nd & 3rd Best in Show winners. \nEvent Pricing:\n$85 General Admission\n$145 VIP  \nRegister Now! 
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-taste-toast/
LOCATION:Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa\, 600 US-41\, Palmetto\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Suncoast - Inaugural Bowling Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Strike Up Some Fun!   \nGet 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 on some fabulous raffle prizes. So\, get ready to strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”!  \nEvent Details: \nTuesday\, July 29\, 2025 \n2:00 – Team Check in\n2:30-4:00 p.m. – Tournament Play\nBowlero Gulf Gate\, 7221 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota\, FL \nBowling registration includes: \n\nShoe rental\, ball\, two games\, unlimited 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\nTournament Cost:\nTeam of Five: $250\nSingle Bowler: $75\nSpectator: $25 \nREGISTER NOW\n*Registration Deadline: 7/23/25* \nSponsorship Opportunities:\nEvent & Tournament T-Shirt Sponsor – $800 \nLane Sponsor – $350\nDisplay signage at sponsored lane \n  \nContact: \nDannette Lynch\, FRLA Regional Director (727) 642 – 3404 or dannette@frla.org
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-inaugural-bowling-tournament/
LOCATION:Bowlero Gulf Gate\, 7221 S. Tamiami Trail\, Sarasota\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Suncoast Chapter - 3rd Annual ROSE Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Suncoast ROSE Awards\nAugust 21\, 2025\nPalmetto Marriott Resort & Spa\n  \nWelcome 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 of the region 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. \nEvening Itinerary:\n6:00 PM – Red Carpet Arrival \n6:30 PM – ROSE Awards Reception \n6:50 PM – Nominee Group Photo \n7:00 PM  – ROSE Awards Ceremony & Dinner \nBusiness/Cocktail Attire Requested \n  \n \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS! \n  \n  \nClick Here to View our 2024 ROSE Award Winners
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-chapter-3rd-annual-rose-awards/
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Suncoast- Confetti Culture by James Ferguson
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nHe specializes in building cultures where employees feel seen\, heard\, and celebrated – every single day! With a proven record of energizing hospitality management teams\, James puts the FUN back in the fundamentals of employee engagement. James’s sessions aren’t just talks – they’re transformative experiences.  \nJoin us for this unforgettable session that’s equal parts powerful and purposeful. In this inspiring talk\, James will show how to lead with impact\, master resilience\, time management\, and reinvention\, showing how you can turn hope into habits through this confetti-filled formula that builds a more positive\, productive\, and profitable culture! \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, September 18\, 2025\n1:30 PM – Registration (light snacks and beverages)\n2:00 – 3:30 – Presentation\nArt Ovation Hotel\, Autograph Collection\n1255 N Palm Avenue\, Sarasota \nRegistration:\nMember – $45 per person\nFuture Member – $55 per person\nReserved Table of 8 – $350  \nRegister Now\n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nEvent Sponsor: $550\n(Includes opportunity to welcome guests\, corporate logo on signage\, video screen and reserved table of 6) \nBreakfast Sponsor: $250\n(Includes recognition\, signage with corporate logo and 2 event tickets) \n \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-leading-with-impact-by-james-ferguson-2/
LOCATION:Art Ovation Hotel\, Autograph Collection\, 1255 N Palm Avenue\, Sarasota\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Suncoast - Luncheon with FRLA Chairman Nick Sarra
DESCRIPTION:– SIGNATURE EVENT –\n  \n14th Annual Luncheon with the Chairman\nTuesday\, October 14\, 2025\n11:30 AM – 1:30 PM\nThe Ritz-Carlton Sarasota – Cad’Zan Room\n  \nThe 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 Partner & Chief Executive Officer for Saltwater Restaurants Inc.\, which includes nine iconic high-volume restaurants with 1\,000 employees across the Florida panhandle\, as well as a sizable beachfront shopping and dining venue. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Nick as he shares his inspiring journey in the industry\, delving into his core business philosophies and the significance of cultivating a positive work culture. Furthermore\, he will emphasize the crucial role of community engagement and political involvement in shaping our industry’s future. \nThe 2025 FRLA Restaurateur of the Year and a Sarasota local\, Mike Quillen\, will also be in attendance and receive special recognition during our luncheon. We invite you to join us for this exciting and enriching event\, where you can gain valuable insights and connect with fellow professionals who share a passion for excellence in our field. \n  \nEvent Program: \n11:30 AM Registration \n12:00 PM Lunch\n12:30 PM Presentation \nEvent Cost: \nMember: $55\nFuture Member: $65\nReserved Table of 8: $420 \nRegister Now! \n(Registration Deadline: 10/10/25) \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nLuncheon Sponsor – $600\nIncludes opportunity to welcome guests\, recognition\, signage with corporate logo and reserved table of 4 \nAV Sponsor – $300\nIncludes recognition opportunity on large screen\, signage with corporate logo and 2 attendee tickets \nShowcase Sponsor – $200\nIncludes signage with corporate logo\, table to display products\, and 1 attendee ticket\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-luncheon-with-frla-chairman-nick-sarra/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, Sarasota\, 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Suncoast - Annual Legislative Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the FRLA Suncoast Chapter at the 2026 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. \n\n\nThe 2026 Legislative Session begins January 13th\, but in Tallahassee\, the legislative atmosphere is already charged with anticipation and urgency. The pressing nature of the issues at hand\, particularly the spotlight on immigration that resonates both at the State and Federal levels\, alongside a myriad of local concerns like property taxes and Tourist Development Tax\, make this a timely discussion! Join and engage for an invaluable opportunity to meet\, hear\, interact\, and learn directly from our local legislators in the Florida House and Senate as we host them for our 2026 Legislative Breakfast. \n\n\nEvent Details: \nThursday\, December 18\, 2025\n7:30 AM  – Registration\, Coffee & Breakfast\n8:00 – 9:30 AM – Panel Discussion\nAnna Maria Oyster Bar – UTC\n5405 University Pkwy\, Unit 110 Bradenton\, FL \nRegister Now! \nRegistration Deadline: December 16\, 2025 \nThis event has limited capacity and will not take walk-ins. Advanced registration is required!
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-annual-legislative-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Anna Maria Oyster Bar – UTC\, 5405 University Pkwy\, Unit 110\, Sarasota\, 34201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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SUMMARY:FRLA Suncoast - 2026 Board Installation
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://frla.org/event/frla-suncoast-2026-board-installation/
LOCATION:Oyster River Rooftop\, 600 US Highway 41\, Palmetto\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suncoast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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