Annual Suncoast Chapter Legislative Breakfast

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside 6906 14th St W, Bradenton, FL, United States

The Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association presents the 2023 Legislative Breakfast with panel discussion. Come hear from your Legislators about the upcoming legislative session, the wins and defeats for the industry and the proposed 2023 budget. Learn about newly established laws that may impact Sarasota/Manatee Counties, the state of Florida, and Read More

Northwest Florida Chapter Mixer

North Beach Social 24200 U.S. 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States

Join the Northwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for a membership mixer at North Beach Social! Donations will be accepted benefitting ProStart and the chapter. Don't miss your chance to kick off the new year with this fun networking event! Register Now! Registration Deadline: February 6, 2023    

Northeast ROSE Awards

Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 500 S Legacy Trail, St Augustine, FL, United States

Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter to celebrate the 14th Annual ROSE Awards! Please join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Northeast Chapter at the Recognition of Services Excellence (ROSE) Awards as we recognize Northeast Florida front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region's commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor Read More

Broward 2023 Kick-Off Mixer

The Hidden Garden/ Bo’s Pub Las Olas/ The Balcony 1309 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA to Mix and Mingle with top Hospitality Leaders! Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend. Register Now Event Pricing Members: $20 Future Members: $30 Space is limited. Must register. No walk-ins Sponsorship Opportunities Purchase a tabletop Read More

Treasure Coast Hospitality Networking Social

The Grove, Cucina and Wine 8815 Southeast Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

Join Us For Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The Grove (In the Marketplace Shopping Center) Event Details Members $20 Future Members $25 Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks (Beer/Wine) & Hors d’oeuvres. Register Now! Registration is required Registration deadline, Thursday, February 16th, 2023 For Read More

SOLD OUT- Central Florida 4th Annual Driving Hospitality Golf Tournament

Waldorf Astoria Orlando 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL, United States

SOLD OUT Kick off 2023 Mardi Gras Style with FRLA! Join the Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for our annual industry Golf Tournament at Waldorf Astoria Orlando Bonnet Creek! This event will include great networking opportunities and benefit the FRLA Education Foundation. Register Now! Registration Deadline: February 20th Event Pricing Read More

Forgotten Coast Music and Mixer

TapRoot 212 Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL, United States

Join the Forgotten Coast chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) for an evening of networking. Mix and mingle with restaurants, hotels and allied members and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, spirits, wine and music. Support your fellow Hospitality Leaders and build connections in your community. Learn about FRLA's positive impact on the hospitality industry Read More

Palm Beach March Hospitality Networking Social

PGA National Resort & Spa 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States

Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.. Event Details FRLA Members: $20/Future Members $30 There will be raffle prizes and great networking with Top Industry Leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Read More

Florida Tourism Day

Florida State Augustus B. Turnbull Conference Center 555 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL, United States

Join your tourism colleagues on March 22, 2023,  in Tallahassee to educate the legislature, media and all Floridians about the importance of Florida’s tourism industry. Together, let’s share the positive economic impact of tourism to Florida and to its residents as well as how crucial it is to support Florida’s No. 1 industry. WHERE & Read More

Northeast – Productive Communication: Team Building and Retention

Culhane's Irish Pub and Restaurant 9720 Deer Lake Ct, Jacksonville, FL, United States

Bring your team and join us while engaging in this FREE high energy, interactive workshop focusing on team building and retention. By completing an in-person assessment, you and your co-workers will gain a heightened self-awareness of your individual communication techniques, as well as a better understanding of others. Come ready to have some fun and Read More

Florida Tort Reform | Rumberger Kirk

Online Webinar

The Florida Legislature has passed and Governor DeSantis has signed a tort reform bill that will have significant impacts on tort litigation in the state. HB 837 will take effect upon becoming law. The main objectives of the changes are to eliminate inflated or “phantom” damages and limit the number of frivolous lawsuits. This webinar will discuss each category of changes including statute of limitations, comparative negligence, and damage transparency. This bill’s provisions will bring balance and transparency to tort litigation in Florida that is long overdue and will be beneficial to business defendants who are often targets of frivolous lawsuits.

MONROE – CULTURE THAT ROCKS!

Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL, United States

HAWKS CAY RESORT & FRLA MONROE PRESENTS JIM KNIGHT! Culture That Rocks: How to Amp Up and Revolutionize Company Culture ​This high-energy keynote presentation focuses on individuals, departments, and entire companies who are charged with creating, maintaining, and revolutionizing an organizational culture. The program delves into every area of a company’s environment and reveals realistic solutions for systemic change. Read More

EscaRosa Chapter Kickoff Party

O'Riley's Irish Pub Downtown 321 South Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL, United States

Celebrate the Kickoff of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's EscaRosa Chapter! Come enjoy the music of Classic June while sampling the great food served at O'Riley's Irish Pub! Members of the FRLA and non-members are invited to attend this FREE event. (Cash Bar) Come participate in the raffles for great giveaways. Meet new and Read More

Pinellas and Hillsborough- Special Workforce Culture Event with Andy Masters

The Karol Hotel 2675 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL, United States

Re-Imagining Your Positive Workforce Culture to Improve Retention, Engagement, and Service Levels Immediately Join FRLA’s Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapters and international Author/Speaker Andy Masters in this timely and entertaining program which illustrates inexpensive ways to create a positive working environment, while sharing success stories of how other organizations have RE-ENERGIZED their culture in our new Read More

Suncoast – Special Workforce Culture Event with Andy Masters

Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota 202 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, United States

Re-Imagining Your Positive Workforce Culture to Improve Retention, Engagement, and Service Levels Immediately Join FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter and international Author/Speaker Andy Masters in this timely and entertaining program which illustrates inexpensive ways to create a positive working environment, while sharing success stories of how other organizations have RE-ENERGIZED their culture in our new “post-pandemic” work Read More

Space Coast Luncheon With The Chairman

Yellow Dog Cafe 905 US-1, Malabar, FL, United States

6th Annual Luncheon with the Chairman The FRLA Space Coast Chapter is pleased to present FRLA Chairman and Owner of Anna Maria Oyster Bars, Bradenton and Cafe L'Europe, John Horne, for its signature luncheon event. We are honored to have the FRLA Chairman discuss his start in the industry, his business philosophies establishing a great Read More

Monroe ROSE Awards

Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL, United States

The Monroe Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association is excited to announce our first annual ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards to recognize Monroe County front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service.  These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience. Event Flyer with Nominees Event Details Read More

Charlotte – Craft Beer Festival

Fisherman's Village 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL, United States

Enjoy a day of sampling craft beer from more than 30 breweries on Saturday, April 22, from 12:00-4:00pm at the Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda.Proceeds from the event will help support our local ProStart/Culinary schools and students with scholarships, classroom supplies and equipment. Pre-Sale Individual Tickets are $40/each. Day Of Individual Tickets will be $50/each. Please Read More

Northeast – Elevating Customer Service Workshop

Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro 10110 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville

Join us for this FREE interactive workshop to discuss the state of our customer service skills and how we can improve our service to guests. During the workshop, we will highlight how customer service has changed since the Pandemic, how we define customer service, share expectations from guests, and brainstorm on how we can improve Read More

Palm Beach Hospitality Networking Event

Cultural Council of Palm Beach County 601 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL, United States

Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d'oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking  with top industry leaders from the hospitality & arts community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing FRLA Members: $20 Future Members Read More

Bay Chapter Rooftop Reception at Gulf Coast State College Charles Hilton Center

Gulf Coast State College Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology & Hospitality Management 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL, United States

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Bay Chapter is back and, with Gulf Coast State College, we invite you to join us on this beautiful spring evening. The Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management is the spotlight for this celebratory event. Join us on the rooftop of the Charles Hilton Center for Read More

Treasure Coast Hospitality Networking Social

Kyle G's Oyster and Wine Bar 1724 Saint Lucie West Boulevard, Port St Lucie

Join the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking  with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks (Beer/Wine) & Hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing Members: $20 Future Members: $25 Register Read More

Miami-Dade Meet and Greet Networking Social

Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove 3300 Southwest 27 Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL, United States

Join the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association April 27 from 5 - 7 pm at the beautiful Ritz- Carlton for cocktails, lite bites, and raffle prizes. There will be fun engaging networking with our 42-member board and other top hospitality leaders! Come early and enjoy the presentation by Zenith on protecting Read More

Broward Excellence in Education Breakfast Awards

Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale West 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL, United States

Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA for the Excellence in Education Breakfast Awards on Monday, May 01, 2023, 8:30 AM, at the Renaissance West Fort Lauderdale. 

National Tourism Week Webinar

Online Webinar

Presentations from the Wage Hour Division on FLSA requirements for the hospitality industry including hotels, motels, staffing agencies, and more.

Palm Beach Hospitality Networking Social

The Boca Raton 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL, United States

Join the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association for Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes and great networking  with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please bring your business card for two free drinks & hors d’oeuvres. Event Pricing FRLA Members: $20 Future Members $30 Register Read More

Northeast – Northeast Florida Hospitality Outlook

Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows 9300 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL, United States

Coming off a week of National Travel & Tourism celebrations, join FRLA for our free annual Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook! Florida has seen record-breaking visitor numbers. Florida's tourism industry was responsible for welcoming 137.6 million visitors in 2022, the highest number of visitors in the state’s history. This represents a 12.9% increase over 2021 and Read More

Pinellas & Hillsborough – First Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase

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

TURNING THE TABLES ON NETWORKING   Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase Our Reverse Showcase is a networking event with a twist. FRLA’s Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapters are turning the tables and giving our Allied members the opportunity to market their services and products directly to the management of hotels and restaurants! They will benefit from Read More

Treasure Coast June Hospitality Networking Social

Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach, FL, United States

Join us for happy hour & hors d'oeuvres at our June hospitality networking mixer at the beautiful Kimpton Vero Beach. Thursday, June 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa 3500 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Event pricing:  Members: $20 Future Members: $25 Please bring your business card for two Read More