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2020 Swimming Pool and Spa Legislation: SB 1102 / HB 1169

2020 Swimming Pool and Spa Legislation: SB 1102 / HB 1169

Published: Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Dallas Thiesen, FSPA Government Affairs Manager, breaks down an important bill in the Florida Legislature that will give swimming pool and spa contractors an exemption to allow the hiring of sub-contractors who do not have a state or local sub-contractor license. 

Pool Routes: Greg Bowers – Mowing Grass at 19 Leads to Unexpected Career

Pool Routes: Greg Bowers – Mowing Grass at 19 Leads to Unexpected Career

Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Greg Bowers was mowing a customer’s grass in 1990 when he was asked if he would like to interview for a job at a local Pinch-A-Penny.  Bowers showed up to the interview, aced it, and was offered a job on the spot.  The 19-year-old, at the time, accepted the offer and eventually started working at the Pinch-A-Penny location in Orange Park, Fl.  

Five Reasons why you Should Attend FSPA's Trade Show

Five Reasons why you Should Attend FSPA's Trade Show

Published: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Our Everything Under The Sun Expo is less than 60 days away! If you're still unsure whether or not you should attend, I'm about to give you a few reasons why it should be at the top of your priority list for 2020.

There are two types of people - those that attend our trade show every year and those that don't. If you ask an experienced trade show veteran why you should attend, they will eagerly give you a list of reasons. From meeting new customers to creating new business opportunities, the power of attending any trade shows is extraordinary. Below are some of the top reasons why you should attend our show this year on February 14 and 15th!

Florida Swims Foundation Raises $2,675 for Swim Lessons on Giving Tuesday

Florida Swims Foundation Raises $2,675 for Swim Lessons on Giving Tuesday

Published: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

During #GivingTuesday on Dec. 3, 2019, the Florida Swims Foundation raised $2,675 to help fund swim lessons for young children in Florida.  The organization, which is the charitable arm of the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA), has its visions set on ensuring every child in the Sunshine state has a swimming lesson before kindergarten.  

FSPA Receives Bill Number for Authored Swim Lessons Legislation

FSPA Receives Bill Number for Authored Swim Lessons Legislation

Published: Friday, November 22, 2019

FSPA and our Florida Swims Foundation announced we’re pursuing an appropriation from the State of Florida to fund childhood swim lessons.

This is just the first step in a larger effort from the Florida Swims Foundation and FSPA. The goal with this appropriation is identify and multiply the effectiveness childhood learn to swim programs that have the potential be scaled up for statewide implementation.

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