Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $7.93
(October 17, 2013) Effective January 1, 2014, Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $7.79 to $7.93, with a minimum wage of at least $4.91 per hour for tipped employees. The Read More
Carol Dover: Casinos in FL Would Harm Local Businesses
(Published by Sun-Sentinel, October 22, 2013) Gambling interests say they will create thousands of jobs in Florida if we legalize Vegas-style casinos. When Bugsy Siegel essentially created Las Vegas by Read More
Proceeds From Enjoy Arts and Tastes-St. Pete to Benefit High School Hospitality Students in Florida
Media Contact: Elizabeth Ray FRLA Press Secretary 850-224-2250 ext. 255 [email protected] (November 13, 2013) The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to sponsor Enjoy Arts and Tastes-St. Pete, Read More
Gov. Scott: Another Record for Florida Tourism
Governor Rick Scott announced that according to preliminary estimates* released by VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – 22.9 million visitors came to Florida in the third Read More
Gov. Scott: Statewide Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.7 Percent As Private Sector Jobs Dramatically Increase
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the statewide unemployment rate for September 2013 was 6.8 percent and 6.7 percent for October 2013. The statewide unemployment rate has remained below the Read More