Florida Pool Pro
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• March 2015
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ED’s COLUMN
Wendy Parker Barsell
FSPA Executive Director
We did it again
Yeah, we did it again! The Everything Under the
Sun
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Expo (aka the Florida Show) attracted thousands
of Florida pool pros and manufacturers for a weekend
of learning, networking and fun.
With the majority of education sessions new this year,
they attracted license holders seeking credit as well
as others looking to learn skills for their everyday jobs.
The exhibit hall opened on Friday morning with the
Freedom High School marching band leading the
crowd into the hall. And, aisles in the exhibit hall
stayed busy until Saturday afternoon. In the words of
exhibitor David Sutherland, Vak Pak, “I wanted to drop you a quick email letting
you know that the FSPA show that you organized this year was phenomenal!
I was impressed with the turn-out and how smooth the entire process went for
vendors. We were happy to participate and look forward to next year.”
The change in venue for the Friday night party
to Café Tu Tu Tango brought an upgrade in food
which everyone was raving about as well as talented
musicians, artists and a photo booth for attendees
to show off their wild side. Many thanks to our
sponsors Pentair, Gorman and HornerXpress.
TheWelcome andAwards Reception onThursday
night at the Hyatt Regency also had an upgrade to
include delicious eats and a complete array of photos of all the design award
winning pools. The evening’s sponsor, Amerisure Insurance, deserves thanks
from all the members for their continued support of the association and this event.
Be sure to do business with the show exhibitors. A complete list will remain
on the show website for the next few months;
Again, thank you for attending and supporting the Florida Swimming Pool
Association! Check out the photos from the entire weekend by visiting www.
FloridaPoolPro.biz.
