Part of the building for boat-lift manufacturer Davit Master was damaged Wednesday night in a fire.
The Pinellas Park, Fla., offices were affected, but a firewall prevented the two-alarm fire from spreading to the manufacturing area of the 12,000-square-foot building, Pinellas Park Fire Lt. Gary Berkheimer told the St. Petersburg Times.
The cause of the fire was still being determined.
The South Florida trade organization announced new and reelected members, handed out awards, and arranged presentations by business leaders.
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the summer driving and boating seasons will contribute to continued demand for gasoline.
The deal gives marine and powersports dealer Power Lodge four locations in Minnesota and one in Florida.
Major U.S. stock indices weakened yesterday, and recreational marine shares fared even worse on a percentage basis.
Company veteran Jorg Franzke replaces Håkan Sterner, who is returning to Sweden.
The May 21-27 observance takes on heightened importance with the thousands of newcomers to boating. Meanwhile, bass fishing lost a legend with the death of Ray Scott.
The builder said new models and a “diversified product portfolio” drove sales growth to record levels.