• Pinellas – 26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic

    The Vinoy Golf Club 600 Snell Isle Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    26th Annual Hospitality Golf Classic  August 18, 2025 The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club 7:30 AM Registration | 8:30 AM Shotgun Start   VIEW EVENT DETAILS Join the FRLA Pinellas Read More

  • Suncoast Chapter – 3rd Annual ROSE Awards

    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 Read More

  • Pinellas Chapter – 6th Annual ROSE Awards

    Sandpearl Resort 500 Mandaly Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL

      The 6th Annual Pinellas ROSE Awards August 28, 2025 Sandpearl Resort   The illustrious 6th Annual Pinellas ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards will celebrate the remarkable efforts of Read More

  • Northeast – HR Panel: How to Grow Your Career in Hospitality

    V Pizza + Sidecar – Gate Parkway 7510 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, United States

    Join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Northeast Chapter for our annual HR Panel:  Climbing the Ladder: How to Grow Your Career in Hospitality! This engaging session is designed to Read More

  • Webinar: ADA Website Compliance

    Is Your Website Accessible to Everyone? What Every Hospitality Business MUST Know for ADA Compliance   Webinar: ADA Website Compliance September 9, 2025 | 9:30 AM ET Zoom Webinar    Read More

  • ADA Website Compliance

    Online Webinar

    Your website is often the first point of contact and interaction that guests have with your business.  Ensure it is not only welcoming but also accessible to all and meets legal requirements. In this presentation, we’ll break down what the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires for websites, what legal risks noncompliance can create, why hospitality businesses are increasingly being targeted with lawsuits, how courts are ruling on website accessibility, and the steps you can take now to protect your business.

  • Miami-Dade – Legislative Roundtable and Hospitality Mixer

    Rusty Pelican 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL, United States

    Join fellow hospitality leaders for a cordial roundtable discussion with members of the Miami-Dade County delegation, led by Chair Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and Vice Chair Representative Kevin Chambliss. Enjoy Read More

  • Palm Beach – Hospitality Networking Social

    Amrit Ocean Resort 3100 N Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach, United States

    Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter on September 10, 2025 at the beautiful Amrit Ocean Resort! Enjoy an evening of networking, hors d’oeuvres, and raffle prizes! Advanced registration is required. Read More

  • Space Coast – 5th Annual ROSE Awards

    Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach 3435 Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, United States

    5th Annual Space Coast ROSE Awards September 11, 2025 Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach   Welcome to the highly anticipated 5th Annual Space Coast ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! Read More

  • Pinellas & Hillsborough – Confetti Culture by James Ferguson

    Marriott Tampa Airport 4200 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL, United States

    Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters for Confetti Culture presented by Best-selling Author & Keynote Speaker, James Ferguson! James is a visionary, employee engagement expert, culture coach, and author Read More

  • Treasure Coast – Hospitality Networking Event

    Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, United States

    Mark your calendar for September 17, 2025, and join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter for a networking event at Local Lanes, located at the beautiful Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort! Connect Read More

  • Suncoast- Confetti Culture by James Ferguson

    Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection 1255 N Palm Avenue, Sarasota, United States

    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 Read More

  • Broward – Hospitality Power Lunch

    Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

    Tourism & Local Growth: Navigating the Future Together Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for an engaging discussion featuring a dynamic panel of local leaders sharing exciting updates plus a guided Read More

  • Hillsborough – 2nd Annual ROSE Awards

    Renaissance Tampa International Plaza 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard, Tampa, FL, United States

    The 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE Awards October 9, 2025 Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel   Welcome to the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Hillsborough ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards! This Read More

  • Broward – October Hospitality Connect

    Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport 166 N Compass Way, Dania Beach, United States

    Join the FRLA Broward Chapter for an evening of networking, light bites, and fresh ideas on October 15, 2025, at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport at Dania Pointe! Whether you’re Read More

  • EscaRosa – Smart AI-Driven Solutions for Hospitality

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott 8375 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, United States

    Smart AI-Driven Solutions for Hospitality with FastPulseAI Running a restaurant has become more challenging than ever—missed calls, negative reviews, staff shortages, rising costs, and more. To navigate these obstacles and Read More

  • Fall Board Meeting & Gala

    The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL, United States

    FRLA board members, chapter presidents and representatives, past state chairs, and at-large directors from large and small national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents gather for committee meetings, legislative updates, and panel discussions.

  • Space Coast – Florida DBPR Sec. Melanie Griffin Presentation

    Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront 1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, United States

    Please join the FRLA Space Coast Chapter for an exclusive presentation featuring Florida DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront! Secretary Griffin Read More

  • Northeast – FRLA Leadership Series: Qualities of a Leader

    Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park 4812 Deer Lake Dr W, Jacksonville, FL, United States

    Join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Northeast Chapter for our annual Qualities of a Leader Program. Each year, FRLA spotlights an industry leader in a candid conversation about the Read More

  • Lee Chapter – Lee County Schools 2025 Taco Cook-off

    Shangri-La Springs 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States

    A Taco Challenge for a Cause! Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Shangri-La Springs The Lee County Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership Read More

  • Pinellas – Peer-to-Peer Conversations: A Growth Opportunity for Leaders

    Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater 12600 Roosevelt Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    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 Read More

  • Treasure Coast – 4th Annual Harvest Dines

    Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa FL

    Come Together to Raise Money for Local Hospitality Students! Join the Treasure Coast Chapter for the Fourth Annual Harvest Dines. Harvest Dines is an education fundraiser to support local students Read More

  • The Florida Restaurant Show

    Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL

    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.

  • Broward – November Hospitality Connect & Toy Drive

    Beach House Fort Lauderdale - A Hilton Resort 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, United States

    Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA to Mix and Mingle with top Hospitality Leaders! Bring Joy to Children by Donating New, Unwrapped Toys! Bring your business cards and prepare for Read More

  • Hillsborough – Pizza Palooza

    Renaissance Tampa International Plaza 4200 Jim Walter Boulevard, Tampa, FL, United States

    In "knead" of a little team bonding? Head to the Hillsborough Chapter's Pizza Palooza for a deliciously fun and friendly pizza-making competition! Everyone on your team will work together to Read More

  • Golf Invitational

    World Equestrian Center & Golden Ocala Golf Course

    FRLA's Golf Invitational is the premier executive experience and annual fundraiser. This two-day exclusive event includes opportunities to network with top industry leaders, support FRLA programs, and play at world renowned TPC Sawgrass and TPC Dye's Valley. All proceeds benefit FRLA programs and initiatives.