Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Sarasota and Manatee County Hospitality Stars

SARASOTA – Wednesday evening at The Westin Sarasota, dozens from across Florida’s Suncoast regional hospitality industry gathered for the inaugural Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Suncoast ROSE Awards ceremony to Read More

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Central Florida Chapter Announces Partnership with Orange County Public Schools to Engage Students, Strengthen the Future of Central Florida’s Hospitality Industry

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) today announced “Building Brighter Futures,” a new strategic partnership between its Central Florida Chapter and Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) to help Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Requests Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration to Support Big Bend Fishing Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Governor also calls on the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to approve the federal fisheries emergency declaration requested for Hurricane Ian nearly one year ago TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis requested Read More

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Idalia

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the  U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Florida following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, Making $20 Million Available for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

~ Businesses in 25 Florida counties are eligible to apply  ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $20 million available for Read More