Columbia Restaurant's Richard Gonzmart Named FRLA Restaurateur of the Year, Inducted into Hospitality Hall of Fame
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SRQ DAILY TUESDAY DINING AND FOOD EDITION
TUESDAY OCT 27, 2026 |
At the 2026 Hospitality Stars of the Industry Gala, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) named Richard Gonzmart its Restaurateur of the Year, recognizing his longstanding contributions to Florida’s hospitality industry and his commitment to strengthening the communities he serves. As the fourth-generation caretaker of Tampa’s iconic Columbia Restaurant and a respected industry leader known for championing Florida’s culinary traditions and fostering meaningful connections through hospitality, Gonzmart was honored during the ceremony held in Clearwater Beach.
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