by Sean Thompson | Jun 1, 2026 | FRVTA News, RV Dealers
As summer gets underway, there’s plenty happening around FRVTA. Some of our staff recently traveled to Elkhart to meet with manufacturers and continue preparations for the 2026 Florida RV SuperShow. With the SuperShow draw coming up in August, planning is already well...
by Andres Malave | Jun 1, 2026 | Legislative Updates
After a long and eventful legislative session, the Florida House and Senate finally reached agreement on the state budget and concluded their extended special session. Lawmakers delivered a $114.5 billion budget to Governor DeSantis, slightly below last year’s...
by Ejola Cook | Jun 1, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Sales
Price transparency is becoming the standard. The FTC has taken a firm position on price transparency in the auto dealer industry, requiring advertised prices to include all additional optional fees. The agency is also increasing scrutiny of other consumer-facing...
by Traeanne Reynolds | Jun 1, 2026 | FRVTA News
The Florida RV Trade Association officially entered a new chapter on April 18, 2026, as Ken Loyd assumed the role of Executive Director following the retirement transition of previous Executive Director Dave Kelly. After being hired in October 2025 to work alongside...
by Ejola Cook | May 2, 2026 | State Laws
Who doesn’t love the great state of Montana, especially when it comes to their tax laws. Well for one California’s Attorney General. As a cautionary tale to those in Florida, the states are getting fed up with losing tax money and they are starting to crack down....
by Ken Loyd | May 1, 2026 | FRVTA News
I want to take a moment to wish Dave Kelly an awesome retirement and thank him for his 38 years of excellent service to the FRVTA. Enjoy and relax Dave! I also would like to take a moment to welcome Karina Policy to my team and the new FRVTA Marketing Director! I am...
by Sean Thompson | May 1, 2026 | FRVTA News
Message from the President This week, members of the Executive Board are attending the Florida-Alabama Campground Association Convention. It’s been a great opportunity to connect, and our new Executive Director, Ken Loyd, had the chance to speak about FRVTA and the...
by Andres Malave | May 1, 2026 | Legislative Updates
It was great seeing many of you at the 60th Florida RV Park and Campground Association Convention. We appreciated the opportunity to connect and share updates on our recent successes Tallahassee for the industry. We were also pleased to host Representative Danny Nix...
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...
