[Tallahassee, Fla.] The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) today announced the launch of the first state-wide special interest chapter, the Florida Inns Chapter. This new group was formed as a result of a merge with the Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns (FBBI), an organization of 45 tight-knit innkeepers from around the state. Since 2015, Read More
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 19-12 regarding the protection of water and the environment in Florida. The actions that will be taken as a result of the order are intended to have a positive impact on water quality As one of the first Executive Orders signed by the new governor, this action underscores Read More
Carol Dover, FRLA’s CEO/President, was selected by the Miami Herald as one of Florida’s 50 Influencers and has offered her opinion on a wide variety of topics leading up to the 2018 midterm elections. On Nov. 3, the Herald published a capstone piece with advice to Florida’s next governor from the Influencers. Check out what Read More
Yesterday, Gov. Rick Scott announced additional funding for red tide in areas of the state impacted by the naturally-occurring algae. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will receive $765,000 to help with the organization’s response. This money will help support the response of more scientists and will fund additional field and laboratory equipment. Read More
[Tallahassee, Fla] In the week since Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) and its members have actively worked to provide for first responders, volunteers, evacuees and survivors of the record-setting storm. FRLA staff began organizing meals for first responders in Leon County before the storm hit, anticipating Read More