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Heiko Dobrikow Named FRLA Hotelier of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame

(L-R: FRLA 2025 Chairman of the Board Nick Sarra, FRLA Hotelier of the Year Heiko Dobrikow, FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover)   TALLAHASSEE – At the 2025 Hospitality Stars Read More

Mike Quillen Named FRLA Restaurateur of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame

  (L-R: FRLA 2025 Chairman of the Board Nick Sarra, FRLA Restaurateur of the Year Michael Quillen, FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover)   TALLAHASSEE, FL – At the 2025 Read More

Jordan Beckner Named FRLA Supplier of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame

 (L-R: FRLA 2025 Chairman of the Board Nick Sarra, FRLA Supplier of the Year Jordan Beckner, FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover)  TALLAHASSEE, FL – At the 2025 Hospitality Stars Read More

FRLA Names Hall of Fame Winners at Annual Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala

~Hotelier, Restaurateur, and Supplier of the Year Icons Honored; Rare Lifetime Achievement Award Presented~ (L-R: Hotelier of the Year Heiko Dobrikow; Restaurateur of the Year Mike Quillen; Supplier of the Read More

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Issues Statement in Support of Indian American Hoteliers

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Issues Statement in Support of Indian American Hoteliers  TALLAHASSEE – Today, Carol Dover, President & CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, released the following Read More

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