by Andres Malave | Apr 2, 2026 | Legislative Updates
The 2026 Legislative Session has officially concluded, but one critical responsibility remains unfinished: passing the state budget. For the second consecutive year, the Legislature was unable to complete its work within the 60-day Session. Lawmakers are now expected...
by Sean Thompson | Apr 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
Message from the President With April here, we’re wrapping up another very successful regional RV show season across Florida. I want to personally thank Patty Flanigan, Cole Costello, and the entire show team for the incredible amount of work they put in behind the...
by Dave Kelly | Apr 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed the last of five regional shows held around the state and the attendance numbers have been mixed. The Fort Myers RV Show celebrated it’s 41st year of providing residents of Southwest...
by Dave Kelly | Apr 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
As I close the book on a 38-year career with the Florida RV Trade Association, I do so with very mixed emotions. When I interviewed for the job, it came down to two candidates and I was not chosen. I knew in my heart that this was the job I was supposed to have. About...
by Marissa Kaliman | Apr 2, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Do you ever wonder why there is a notice at the end of vehicle purchase agreements that outlines what customers must do prior to bringing a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) claim against a dealer? The notice is there to help dealers and...
by Traeanne Reynolds | Apr 2, 2026 | RV Dealers
As part of its continued commitment to supporting local communities, FRVTA Region 4 recently made a $500 donation to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, one of Central Florida’s oldest and largest homeless service providers. The Mission remains dedicated to helping the...
by Dave Kelly | Mar 2, 2026 | Education, FRVTA News
The FRVTA will hold a one-week training course, April 13-17, for RVTI Level 1 Training and Certification. The weeklong class will be held at Aparicio-Levy Technical College in Tampa. FRVTA is working on getting a special room rate at a hotel near the college, more...
by Sean Thompson | Mar 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
Message from the President March is always an exciting time for our industry as Florida’s RV Show season continues at full speed. We’ve already had three successful regional shows this year in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach. Thank you to the dealers,...
by Andres Malave | Mar 2, 2026 | Legislative Updates
Finishing On Time or Overtime? With just two weeks remaining in the regular 60‑day Legislative Session, momentum is building, and so is uncertainty. While committees are wrapping up and floor calendars are stacking up, one major obstacle stands in the way of an...
by Ejola Cook | Mar 2, 2026 | RV Dealers
Do you have an arbitration agreement in your deal packet? If so, when was the last time you reviewed it. It seems lately Arbitration is costing dealers more than the cases are sometimes worth. In consumer transactions it is the business who pays the brunt of the...
