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FRLA Capitol Dish Week 6
We're more than half way through the Florida Legislative Session. This week the OTC Bill and the Tipped Wage Bill were both up in committees.
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1 week ago
FRLA Capital Dish Week 5
The FRLA covered many big issues in the Florida Legislature this week including the Online Travel Companies Bill, the Optional Guaranteed Tipped Wa...
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2 weeks ago
FRLA Capitol Dish with Carol Dover - Week 4 update
What a busy week at the Capitol! Destination resort casino legislation just about died in the process. Thank you to the members who came to Tallaha...
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3 weeks ago
FRLA Tourism Day 2012
Watch what happened when FRLA joined forces with other leading hospitality organizations as we took to Florida's Capitol to let our voice be heard!...
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1 month ago
FRLA Capitol Dish - Week 2
Here's a look at the second week of session. FRLA hosted Tourism day in conjunction with several other Florida Associations and it was a huge succe...
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1 month ago
FRLA Capitol Dish 2012
Capitol Dish is a weekly reccap of what the FRLA is doing to protect your business rights at the 2012 Florida Legislative Session.
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FRLA invites you to join us for Tourism Day - January 18th
Join FRLA's Restaurant and Lodging members from around Florida as they gather in Tallahassee to visit Legislators during the FRLA's Tourism Day. M...
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1 month ago
2012 FRLA Hotelier of the Year, Jack Healan
Congratulations to FRLA's 2012 Hotelier of the Year, Jack Healan!
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2012 FRLA Restaurateurs of the Year, John Cooper &Tim Curci, Bonefish Grill
Congratulations to FRLA's 2012 Restaurateurs of the Year, John Cooper & Tim Curci of Bonefish Grill.
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1 month ago
2012 FRLA Supplier of the Year, CTB Foodservice Consultants
Congratulations to the 2012 FRLA Supplier of the year, Jason Fialkoff, CTB Foodservice Consultants
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2 months ago
FRLA wishes you a Wonderful Holiday Season & Happy New Year
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association wishes all of our members a wonderful Holiday Season and Happy New Year! Here's a look back at all t...
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3 months ago
A Conversation with FRLA - 2012 Hot Legislative issues
FRLA's VP and General Counsel, Richard Turner reviews some legislative issues to watch for the 2012 session including an update on Oil Spill Claims...
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3 months ago
2011 FRLA Black & White Big Party
In case you missed it, here's a recap of the hottest party at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show hosted by the FRLA Allied Members Council. Ma...
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3 months ago
FRLA's position on OTC, Immigration, and Gaming
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) outlined key policy issues for Florida's upcoming 2012 Legislative Session. The FRLA believe...
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4 months ago
2011 NRA/FRLA Bob Leonard Golf Classic Highlight Reel
In case you missed it, here are some of the highlights from this year's NRA/FRLA Bob Leonard Golf Classic at ChampionsGate Golf Course in Orlando. ...
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5 months ago
A Conversation with FRLA featuring Geoff Luebkemann
September is Food Safety month so this month's episode is a conversation with FRLA's own Geoff Luebkemann, VP of Education and Training.
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5 months ago
Capitol Dish *Special Show Edition*
Carol Dover & FRLA invite you to join us next week at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show in Orlando, Fl (http://www.flrestaurantandlod
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6 months ago
A Conversation with FRLA featuring Richard Turner
FRLA is launching monthly updates with the FRLA headquarters staff to keep our members informed on what's going on with the hospitality industry i...
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7 months ago
FRLA Meals of Hope
FRLA members packed over 46,000 meals at the 2011 Summer Board Meeting in Naples.
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About FRLA news
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is among the most influential trade associations in Florida. The association was established in 1946 to represent the restaurant industry. Since that time, the scope of FRLA's representation has expanded to include the entire hospitality industry including lodging establishments, restaurants and thousands of suppliers to the industry. The association counts among its members some of the largest businesses in each of these categories.
The mission of FRLA is to Protect, Educate, and Promote the hospitality industry. The power and influence of FRLA is indisputable with a legislative track record to back it up. Led by CEO Carol Dover and an active Board of Directors, FRLA has been effective in influencing legislation that has saved the industry $1.2 billion in taxes and fees over the past 10 years.
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is among the most influential trade associations in Florida. The association was established in 1946 to represent the restaurant industry. Since that time, the scope of FRLA's representation has expande...
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The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association is among the most influential trade associations in Florida. The association was established in 1946 to represent the restaurant industry. Since that time, the scope of FRLA's representation has expanded to include the entire hospitality industry including lodging establishments, restaurants and thousands of suppliers to the industry. The association counts among its members some of the largest businesses in each of these categories.
The mission of FRLA is to Protect, Educate, and Promote the hospitality industry. The power and influence of FRLA is indisputable with a legislative track record to back it up. Led by CEO Carol Dover and an active Board of Directors, FRLA has been effective in influencing legislation that has saved the industry $1.2 billion in taxes and fees over the past 10 years.
Florida's hospitality industry represents:
A 57 billion dollar industry
20% of Florida's economy
3.4 billion dollars in sales tax revenue
More than 900,000 employees - Florida's largest employer.
With numerous local chapters and dual membership in the National Restaurant Association and American Hotel & Lodging Association FRLA members are offered unlimited opportunity for involvement. Association members enjoy a variety of benefits including discounts on products, services and training; free tickets to the annual trade show; accessible insurance; state, local and federal government representation; networking opportunities, special events including seminars, golf and fishing tournaments, parties and much more. The association is committed to safe-guarding the needs of the hospitality industry and improving the business climate. To learn more about FRLA, call 888-372-9119 to find out how you can get involved.
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