The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) has formally endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds in his campaign for Florida Governor. The endorsement was announced after an event at WC Dover Farm.
Carol Dover, President and CEO of FRLA, stated, “Hospitality and tourism fuel Florida’s economy, and strong leadership is critical to protecting the jobs and businesses that drive it. From his time in the Florida Legislature to his service in Congress, Byron Donalds has proven time and again that he understands the unique challenges facing our industry and is willing to take decisive action to remove unnecessary regulations, support workforce growth, and keep Florida a top tourist destination. We are confident he will be a decisive leader and strong partner who will advance policies that keep our industry and Florida’s economy strong.”
Congressman Byron Donalds responded to the endorsement by saying, “Florida’s hospitality and tourism industry is the backbone of our state’s economy, and I’m honored to have the support of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. As Governor, I will continue fighting for policies that keep Florida open for business, cut unnecessary red tape, grow our workforce, and ensure restaurants, hotels, and tourism employers can thrive. Together, we will protect the jobs this industry creates and keep Florida the best place in the nation to live, work, and visit.”
The FRLA represents a wide range of businesses across Florida’s hospitality sector including restaurants, hotels, theme parks, and suppliers. Established in 1946, FRLA advocates for a favorable business environment within one of the state’s largest industries. The association also provides regulatory compliance resources such as food safety training through its Safe Staff program as well as career-building high school programs like ProStart culinary education.
