BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//FRLA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:FRLA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://frla.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FRLA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091254
CREATED:20250317T205112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T130151Z
UID:10004514-1746286200-1746304200@frla.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://frla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Web-Suncoast-Taste-and-Toast-2025-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091254
CREATED:20250411T192422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T182822Z
UID:10004525-1746433800-1746439200@frla.org
SUMMARY:Broward - Excellence in Education Breakfast Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join FRLA Broward once again as we celebrate education in hospitality! We are thrilled to present student scholarships and teacher awards in support of Hospitality\, Tourism\, and Culinary programs. For over a decade\, our annual fundraisers and events have been instrumental in providing scholarships\, curriculum\, textbooks\, supplies\, and much more. This year we continue to offer scholarships to collegiate culinary and hospitality students.  \nWe believe this will accelerate aspiring graduates to pursue a hospitality career in Broward County.   \nEvent Details: \nMay 5\, 2025\n8:30 – 10:00 AM\nRenaissance Ft. Lauderdale West Hotel\n1230 S. Pine Island Rd. Plantation\, FL 33324 \nEvent Pricing:\nMembers: $55\nFuture Members: $75 \nRegister Now! \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nPRESENTING SPONSOR $5\,000\nSCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR $2\,000\nTEACHER AWARD SPONSOR $1\,000\nBRONZE SPONSOR $500 \nTo become a sponsor or request more info\, contact Rozeta Mahboubi at rmahboubi@frla.org.
URL:https://frla.org/event/broward-2025-excellence-in-education-breakfast-awards/
LOCATION:Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale West\, 1230 South Pine Island Road\, Plantation\, FL\, 33324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Broward
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://frla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Copy-of-Web-Broward-Excellence-in-Education-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Rozeta Mahboubi":MAILTO:rmahboubi@frla.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091254
CREATED:20250421T162108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162315Z
UID:10004528-1746608400-1746613800@frla.org
SUMMARY:Northeast - Hospitality Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with FRLA at the Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook! \nTourism is one of Florida’s most powerful economic drivers. In 2024\, our state welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors — a 1.6% increase over 2023 and the highest annual visitation in Florida’s history. Tourism contributes an impressive $127.7 billion to Florida’s economy and generates $17.1 billion in state and local tax revenue. \nJoin us as we hear from our regional experts — your local tourism marketing agencies — on the latest strategies and initiatives bringing leisure\, business\, and group travelers to our area. Discover how to connect with these agencies\, access valuable resources\, and leverage their efforts to drive more guests to your hotels and restaurants. \nLet’s work together to keep Florida’s tourism industry thriving! \nOur session will be moderated by Brenna Dacks\, Northeast Florida Representative from VISIT FLORIDA\, the state’s official tourism marketing agency. She will lead a panel discussion featuring our local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) leaders: \n\nPaul Beirnes\, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau\nMichael Corrigan\, Visit Jacksonville\nSusan Phillips\, St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau\n\n  \n \n  \nEvent Details:  \nWednesday\, May 7\, 2025\n9:00 – 10:30 AM\nSouthbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk\n1515 Prudential Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL 32207 \n9:00 – 9: 20 AM – Networking\n9:20 – 9:30 AM – Welcome\n9:30 – 10:30 AM – Panel \nEvent Cost: FREE \nRegister Now! \n  \nSponsored by: \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/northeast-hospitality-outlook/
LOCATION:Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk\, 1515 Prudential Drive\, Jacksonville\, 32207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northeast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://frla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Web-Northeast-May-25-Hospitality-Outlook-1100-x-340-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Chapman":MAILTO:nchapman@frla.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091254
CREATED:20250417T153050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T131304Z
UID:10004526-1747146600-1747155600@frla.org
SUMMARY:***SOLD OUT*** Pinellas - 4th Annual BowlingTournament
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT**\n  \nGet ready to roll into an unforgettable afternoon because one of our most popular events is back and better than ever! Join the FRLA’s Pinellas Chapter for the 4th Annual 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. This year’s event takes place during National Tourism week\, so let’s celebrate the industry and and strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”! \nEvent Details:\nTuesday\, May 13\, 2025\n2:30 PM – Team Check in\n3:00 – 5:00 PM – Tournament Play\nLiberty Lanes\, 114014 Starkey Road Largo\, FL \nTournament Cost:\nTeam of Five: $180\nSingle Bowler: $50\nSpectator: $25 \nRegistration Includes:  \n\nBowling registration includes shoe rental\, ball\, two games\,\nunlimited 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\nRegister Now! \nDeadline: May 9\, 2025 \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities: \nEvent & Tournament T-Shirt Sponsor: $750\nOpening welcome at event\, prominent logo on tournament t- shirt\, display signage with corporate logo\, plus five tournament bowlers. \nLane Sponsor: $350\nLED display signage at sponsored lane\, corporate logo on tournament t-shirt\, plus one team of five tournament bowlers. \nRAFFLE ITEM DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED! \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-4th-annual-bowling-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Liberty Lanes\, 11401 Starkey Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pinellas
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://frla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/web-Pinellas-2025-Bowling-1100-x-340-px.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260406T091254
CREATED:20250204T212437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T195121Z
UID:10004506-1747267200-1747353599@frla.org
SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT** Monroe - 3rd Annual ROSE Awards
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!**\n\n \n3rd Annual Monroe ROSE Awards\n• May 15\, 2025 •\nHawks Cay Resort\n  \nJoin us for the 3rd Annual FRLA Monroe ROSE Awards on May 15\, 2025 at Hawks Cay Resort! The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards recognizes Monroe County Florida front line hospitality employees who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary visitor experience. \nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\nHawks Cay Resort\n61 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key\, FL 33050 \nDress: Business/Cocktail \n  \n \nNominations have now closed. \n  \nTo View Sponsorship Opportunities\, Click Here!\nDownload this sponsorship form and send with your check to FRLA\, PO Box 566263\, Miami\, FL. 33256 or www. Keystix.com \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/monroe-3rd-annual-rose-awards/
LOCATION:Hawks Cay Resort\, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd\, Duck Key\, FL\, 33050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monroe
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://frla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Web-Monroe-2025-ROSE-Award-1100-x-340-px-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Hernandez":MAILTO:lhernandez@frla.org
GEO:24.7772434;-80.9134402
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Blvd Duck Key FL 33050 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=61 Hawks Cay Blvd:geo:-80.9134402,24.7772434
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR