Published: Thursday, January 30, 2020
This week we are highlighting two bills dealing with the
installation of emergency phones at public swimming pools.
Published: Friday, January 24, 2020
This week, January 20, was the second week of the 2020 Florida Legislative Session. The Legislature will be in session until March 13, 2020.
3404 Bills have been filed this year, 2440 bills in the House of Representatives and 964 Bills in the State Senate. FSPA is monitoring several bills that can affect the swimming pool and spa industry and will be engaging with legislators to support and oppose bills. The stated FSPA positions on legislation are discussed and voted on by the FSPA Board of Directors.
Published: Friday, January 24, 2020
During our Under the Sun Expo, FSPA will be
hosting a stepping/walking challenge in memory of our friend Brian
Kelly. You'll be able to participate in some friendly competition among
your peers as you work your way up the leaderboard and try to exceed
the Challenge Step Goals to win prizes!
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.
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.