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SUMMARY:Suncoast - 2nd Annual Taste & Toast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual Taste & Toast Gulf Coast — a flavorful celebration of food\, drink\, and hospitality that benefits our FRLA Suncoast Chapter Education Initiatives! \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\nPalmetto Marriott Resort & Spa\n5:00 PM – VIP; 6:00 PM General Admission \n  \nEnjoy an unforgettable day of premier food & drink: \n•  Tastings from top chefs & local eateries\n•  20+ wines\, brews\, cocktails & mocktails\n• Kentucky Derby bourbon tasting and live watch party \n•  Live entertainment\, culinary & beverage awards\, and exciting demos! \nCommunity and professional judging! \nEvent Pricing:\n$95 General Admission\n$150 VIP \n$1\,000 Table of 8 \nRegister Now! \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/suncoast-2nd-annual-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:Volusia - Travel & Tourism Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with FRLA Volusia Chapter! \nTourism fuels Florida’s economy and drives our hospitality industry. Hear from regional tourism leaders about visitor trends\, marketing strategies\, and how your business can align with local campaigns to attract more guests in 2026. Learn how to connect with tourism agencies\, leverage resources\, and capitalize on the momentum to keep your hotels\, restaurants\, and attractions thriving. \nPanelists:\nCyrus Callum – Daytona Beach International Airport\nLori Campbell Baker – Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau\nLynn Flanders – Ocean Center\nGeorgia Turner – West Volusia Tourism Visitor Center\nDebbie Meihls – Visit NSB\nJanet Kersey – Daytona Beach Regional Chamber\nMatt Reinhart – Volusia County\nBrenna Dacks – Visit Florida \nEvent Details:\nMonday\, May 4\, 2026\nHard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach\n981 N Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach\, FL 32118 \nEvent Schedule:\n8:00 AM – Breakfast\n9:00 AM – 10:30AM Program \nTickets:\nIndividual Tickets: $45\nTables: $350 \nRegister Now!\n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/volusia-travel-tourism-meeting/
LOCATION:Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach\, 981 N Atlantic Avenue\, Daytona Beach\, 32118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volusia Chapter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Destiny Neves":MAILTO:dneves@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Broward - Excellence in Education Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Broward Chapter as we celebrate education in hospitality\, presenting 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 our scholarship dollars to college and university levels of culinary and hospitality students. We believe this will accelerate aspiring graduates to step into the industry in Broward County. \nEvent Details:\nMonday\, May 4\, 2026\n8:30 – 10:00 AM\nRenaissance Fort Lauderdale West Hotel\n1230 S. Pine Island Road\, Plantation\, FL \nEvent Tickets:\nMembers: $55\nFuture Members: $75 \nRegister Now!\nSponsorships Are Available!\nElevate your brand visibility\, promote your business while supporting future industry leader or simply recruit students who strive to become future industry employees\, managers\, and owners. \nPresenting Sponsor: $5\,000\nScholarship Sponsor: $2\,000\nTeacher Award Sponsor: $1\,000\nBronze Sponsor: $500 \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/broward-excellence-in-education-breakfast/
LOCATION:Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale West\, 1230 South Pine Island Road\, Plantation\, FL\, 33324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Broward
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rozeta Mahboubi":MAILTO:rmahboubi@frla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T143000
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SUMMARY:Pinellas & Hillsborough - 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Pinellas and Hillsborough Chapter on May 6th for the 3rd Annual Reverse Hotel & Restaurant Showcase! \nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n2:30 PM Showcase – Connect 1 on 1 (speed dating format) \n4:00 – 5:30 PM Reception (Paid attendees only) \nMarriott St. Petersburg Clearwater | 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard N St. Petersburg\, FL \n  \nHotels & Restaurants: We are excited to present a unique opportunity for Restaurant and Hotel professionals to connect with FRLA suppliers in an innovative and engaging format. We invite you to join us at the table and participate in a series of concise 4-6 minute meetings. This event is designed to facilitate meaningful exchanges of information and explore exciting opportunities\, all while streamlining your experience and reducing calls. Bring along your key department heads to maximize the benefits of one-on-one interactions with suppliers.  \nSuppliers: Establishing in-person connections is an invaluable opportunity for suppliers to showcase their services directly to the management teams of diverse restaurant and hotel properties. By engaging in focused discussions within a concise 4-6 minute format\, suppliers can affectively communicate their unique offerings and foster meaningful relationships. This face-to-face interaction not only paves the way for potential business opportunities but also cultivates a sense of trust and collaboration that is essential in the industry.  \nWho Should Attend? \nHotels/Restaurants: Owners\, and General Managers\, Directors of Operations\, Purchasing or Procurement and Directors of Marketing or Sales.  \nAllied Members: Suppliers that provide products and services to hotels\, restaurants\, tourism\, and hospitality partners. \nBenefits of the Reverse Showcase: \n\nMake professional contacts in one step\nFace-to-face introduction\nFun and fact-paced environment \nCost effective business development \nMarket awareness for your business \n\nRegistrations & Sponsorships: \nMust be a FRLA Pinellas or Hillsborough Chapter Member to Attend \nAllied Members: $145 per person \nRestaurants/Hotels: $40 per person \n  \nGold Sponsors: $800 – Company logo included on all materials with recognition during event and recognition on event screen\, welcome at opening of event\, registration site\, plus (3) admission tickets to event.  \nSilver Sponsors: $600 – Company logo included on all eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \nBronze Reception Sponsors: $500 – Company logo on eblasts\, registration site and recognition during event plus (2) admission tickets to event.  \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nRegistration Deadline: 5/3/2026 \n  \nThank you to our Title Sponsor! \n \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-hillsborough-3rd-annual-reverse-hotel-restaurant-showcase/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater\, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough,Pinellas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
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SUMMARY:Northeast Florida - 2026 Tourism Outlook
DESCRIPTION: 2026 Tourism Outlook: What’s Ahead for Northeast Florida Tourism \nTourism remains one of Florida’s most powerful economic drivers. Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with FRLA at the Northeast Florida Tourism Outlook Panel. Join us on May 7\, 2026\, and hear from regional tourism leaders on the economic outlook for travel\, visitor trends\, and the marketing strategies driving leisure\, business\, and group travel to Northeast Florida in 2026. Learn how visitors are choosing Northeast Florida and what your hospitality business can do to align with current campaigns and initiatives to attract more guests. The discussion will also highlight ways hospitality partners can connect with the local tourism agencies\, leverage valuable resources\, and capitalize on tourism momentum in the year ahead. \nEvent Details: \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nDelta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood\n4700 Salisbury Road\nJacksonville\, FL 32256   \nPanelists:\n• Paul Beirnes\, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau\n• Michael Corrigan\, Visit Jacksonville\n• Susan Phillips\, St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau \nModerator:\nBrenna Dacks\, VISIT FLORIDA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFor Florida’s hospitality industry\, tourism is the lifeblood of our success. Staying ahead of travel trends and understanding where visitors are coming from is key to keeping our hotels\, restaurants\, and attractions thriving. Come gain valuable insight into the economic and tourism trends shaping our region in 2026 and learn how we can work together to keep Northeast Florida a top destination for visitors. RSVP Today!  \n  \nFREE to Register. Click Here to Sign Up!\n  \nSponsored by: \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/northeast-florida-2026-tourism-outlook/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood\, 4700 Salisbury Road\, Jacksonville\, 32256\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northeast
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Chapman":MAILTO:nchapman@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Palm Beach - Networking Hospitality Social for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for a special evening of networking for a cause! Experience the powerful work Els for Autism is doing and how the hospitality industry can benefit. Expand your network and make connections with top industry leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres. There will be raffle prizes! \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, May 14\, 2026\n5:00-7:00 p.m.\nEls for Autism\n18370 Limestone Creek Road\nJupiter\, FL 22458 \nFRLA Members: $25/Future Members $35/Future Members \n  \nClick Here to Register!\nAdvanced Registration is required! Registration deadline\, Friday\, May 8\, 2026 \nFor questions call Jodi Cross\, 561-410-0035 or jcross@frla.org \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://frla.org/event/palm-beach-networking-hospitality-social-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Els for Autism Foundation\, 18370 Limestone Creek Road\, Jupiter\, FL\, 33458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Palm Beach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Cross":MAILTO:jcross@frla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000
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SUMMARY:Miami-Dade: Spring Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Connect • Collaborate • Celebrate\nJoin the FRLA Miami-Dade Chapter  for an exciting evening of connection and community at our iconic waterfront host\, Rusty Pelican Miami. Set against breathtaking skyline views\, this high-energy gathering brings together hospitality professionals to network\, engage\, and enjoy complimentary cocktails and light bites—along with special surprise guest speakers you won’t want to miss. \nThis celebration also marks the culmination of our Rising Stars of Hospitality Campaign\, as we proudly honor the: \n\nCulinary Instructor of the Year\nHospitality Instructor of the Year\nHigh School of the Year\n\nThese outstanding educators are shaping the future of our industry\, and we are thrilled to recognize their impact with contributions from our chapter. \nAs a leading voice in hospitality\, FRLA Miami-Dade remains committed to supporting education\, elevating talent\, and strengthening our industry. \nEvent Details:\nDate: May 20\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM\nLocation: Rusty Pelican\n3201 Rickenbacker Causeway\nKey Biscayne\, FL 33149 \nTickets:\nFRLA Members – $25\nNon-Member Guests – $40 \nRegistration is required\, no walk in’s please. \nClick Here to Register\nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening as we connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate the future of hospitality. \n 
URL:https://frla.org/event/miami-dade-spring-networking-reception/
LOCATION:Rusty Pelican\, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy\, Key Biscayne\, FL\, 33143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Miami Dade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynne Hernandez":MAILTO:lhernandez@frla.org
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SUMMARY:Pinellas - Annual Bowling Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Get 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 5th 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. Let’s celebrate the industry and and strike up some fun because there’s absolutely no time to “SPARE”! \nEvent Details:\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026\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: $55\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 18\, 2026 \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!
URL:https://frla.org/event/pinellas-annual-bowling-tournament/
LOCATION:Liberty Lanes\, 11401 Starkey Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pinellas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T090000
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough - Tampa Theatre Hard Hat Tour & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\n9:00 AM or 10:00 AM – Theatre Tour\nNetworking with refreshments\nTampa Theatre | 711 N. Franklin Street\, Tampa\, FL\n(Parking: 717 parking lot across from the box office. Street parking is also available) \n  \nFRLA’s Hillsborough Chapter presents an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Tampa Theatre’s most ambitious restoration project to date! As the historic theatre prepares for its centennial celebration in October 2026\, members are invited to tour the building during its transformative 7-month restoration\, a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. See the renovation of an existing space to be dedicated to a brand-new education wing\, dressing rooms\, a new elevator\, updated stage rigging\, and much more\, all designed to restore the theatre to its original splendor. Tours last approximately one hour and include a complimentary drink\, popcorn\, and candy. Each guest will receive a commemorative hard hard to keep! Please note that close-toe shoes are required and all participants must sign a waiver upon entry.  \nThere are two times to choose from when registering:  \nFirst Tour: 9:00 – 9:45 AM\nSecond Tour: 10:00 – 10:45 AM\n(Select the time of your choice on the Eventbrite registration link) \nHard Hat Tour Cost:\nMember entry: $20 \nLimited participation! Sign up today! \nClick Here to Register!\nRegistration Deadline: May 25\, 2026
URL:https://frla.org/event/hillsborough-tampa-theatre-hard-hat-tour-networking/
LOCATION:Tampa Theatre\, 711 North Franklin Street\, Tampa\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hillsborough
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dannette Lynch":MAILTO:dannette@frla.org
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