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Press ReleasesOct 20, 2026

Columbia Restaurant’s Richard Gonzmart Named FRLA Restaurateur of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame

~Hall of Fame Tribute Video Released~ (L-R: FRLA Restaurateur of the Year Richard Gonzmart, FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover, FRLA 2026 Chairman of the Board Greg Cook) TALLAHASSEE…

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Press ReleasesOct 14, 2026

FRLA Names 2026 Hall of Fame Winners at Annual Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala

~ Hotelier, Restaurateur, and Supplier of the Year Icons Honored ~ (L-R: 2026 FRLA Chairman Greg Cook; Hotelier of the Year Tony Lapi; Supplier of the Year Susan Kopstad; Restaurateur…

Press ReleasesSep 17, 2026

FRLA Recognizes Volusia County Hospitality Professionals at Inaugural ROSE Awards

More than 150 hospitality professionals and industry leaders gathered at Daytona State College for the first Volusia Chapter ROSE Awards, honoring the people whose dedication and service shape Volusia County's hospitality industry.

Press ReleasesSep 17, 2026

FRLA Recognizes Northwest Florida Hospitality Professionals at Inaugural ROSE Awards

More than 150 hospitality professionals and industry leaders gathered at the Henderson Beach Resort for the first Northwest Florida Chapter ROSE Awards, honoring individuals whose dedication and service shape the region's hospitality industry.

Press ReleasesSep 17, 2026

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Northwest Florida Hospitality Professionals at Inaugural ROSE Awards Ceremony

Winners Pose After the Awards Ceremony at Henderson Beach Resort DESTIN – Last night, more than 150 hospitality professionals and industry leaders gathered at the Henderson Beach Resort for the…

Press ReleasesSep 17, 2026

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Recognizes Volusia County Hospitality Professionals at Inaugural ROSE Awards

DAYTONA BEACH – Today, more than 150 hospitality professionals and industry leaders gathered at Daytona State College for the inaugural Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Volusia Chapter ROSE Awards ceremony…

Press ReleasesSep 15, 2026

Lawmakers Join Restaurant and Food Leaders to Urge Congress on Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants

Senators Durbin, Luján and Van Hollen and Rep. Vindman joined the James Beard Foundation, Independent Restaurant Coalition, American Business Immigration Coalition Action and other restaurant and food leaders to call on Congress to pick from the "menu" of work-permit solutions.

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