Carol Dover Releases Statement on Short Term Rentals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) today released the following statement from Carol Dover, President and CEO, in response to today’s press conference on short term Read More

Florida’s Hospitality Industry Goes Blue in January to Combat Human Trafficking

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) announced today its proud support of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign to combat human trafficking. During the Read More

Padgett Joins Government Relations Team at the FRLA

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is excited to announce the recent addition of Samantha H. Padgett as General Counsel. Padgett joins FRLA’s stellar Governmental Relations Read More

Gov. Scott: Florida Hits All-Time Record High for Tourism

MIAMI, Fla. – On November 20, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida set another tourism record by welcoming the highest number of visitors of any nine months in the state’s history with Read More

Local FRLA Chapters Host “Hiring Rock Stars: How to Build an Iconic Team” Event Featuring Nationally-Renowned Speaker and Author Jim Knight

(St. Petersburg, FL) – The Hillsborough, Pinellas and Suncoast Chapters of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), is excited to feature Jim Knight, a nationally-renowned speaker and training and development Read More