Capital Dish With Carol Dover

This week, lawmakers headed to Tallahassee to kick off the 2016 Legislative Session. Listen to the latest updates about potential impacts to our industry by watching FRLA President and CEO, Carol Dover, deliver the first Capital Update of the New Year.

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Government Affairs

Bills We Are Tracking: Week One

Tourist Development Tax (TDT)
SB 1520, sponsored by Senator Don Gaetz, (R – Niceville) and HB 1203, sponsored by Representative Brad Drake, (R – Marianna) will authorize the use of TDT dollars to fund beach safety personnel and lifeguard operational activities in areas with public access, but limits the use to coastal counties with at least nine municipalities and an estimated population of less than 225,000.

VIEW: FRLA Legislative Scorecard

Today officially marks the final day of the 2015 Legislative Session. It is anticipated that a special session will be called this summer. Click here to view the full FRLA Legislative Scorecard to find out what happened to the bills that impact the hospitality industry. Then, be sure to watch for the final Sine Die report that will be delivered this afternoon.    

WATCH: Capital Dish With Carol Dover

This week, FRLA headed to Washington D.C. to vocalize concerns about federal issues impacting our industry. In addition to efforts at the national level, the team in Tallahassee continued to fight burdensome regulations here in the Sunshine State. Be sure to watch FRLA President and CEO Carol Dover’s latest Capital Update from Capitol Hill.

WATCH: Capital Dish With Carol Dover

We are in the home stretch of the 2015 Legislative Session and we are still monitoring the 100+ bills that could impact your bottom line. Click here to watch the latest Capital Update with FRLA President and CEO Carol Dover to see what’s happening with hospitality related issues here in Tallahassee.

WATCH: Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Message to the FRLA

As session reaches the midway point this week, Commissioner Adam Putnam shares a message with the FRLA. Be sure to WATCH the quick clip below that shares some of the happenings here in the Capital City. Click here to view.

WATCH: FRLA’s Carol Dover Delivers the Capital Dish

As legislative session nears the midway point, FRLA is actively monitoring more than 100 bills. Be sure to watch Carol Dover’s latest Capital Update to hear how some of the biggest issues that could impact your businesses are making their way through the process. Click here to view.

WATCH: FRLA’s Carol Dover Delivers the Capital Dish

This week, state lawmakers made decisions about several issues impacting our industry. To see this year’s potential laws that could impact your business, be sure to watch FRLA President and CEO Carol Dover’s latest Capital Dish. Click here to view.

A Successful Florida Tourism Day!

We are thrilled more than 500 industry leaders made it to ‪‎Tallahassee‬ for ‪‎Florida Tourism Day‬! Thank you to all of our participants from FRLA, VISIT FLORIDA, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations, Florida Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, Florida Sports Foundation, Florida Association of Museums, Film Florida, Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the Florida Department of Agriculture. Plus, we are incredibly appreciative that our guest speakers took time out of their day to speak to the group: Lt. Governor Carlos López-Cantera, Attorney General Pam Bondi, DBPR Secretary Ken Lawson, and Representative Ritch Workman.

WATCH: Capital Dish with Carol Dover

This week marked the start of the 2015 Legislative Session. Click here to watch FRLA President and CEO Carol Dover deliver the first Capital Dish of the year featuring the State of the State, our latest legislative updates and Florida Tourism Day.