Freedom Tampa, which added a marina to accommodate the 40 percent growth projected in 2021, is rearranging its entire business during the off season.
Through November, it has grown to more than 245 locations serving more than 55,000 members.
Firefighters contained the blaze that began on Carver-built Vitamin Sea.
FBC Lake George and the Children’s Museum at Saratoga launched an interactive exhibit that informs youth about boating and the environment.
Freedom Boat Club and Jacksonville School for Autism will host the event this weekend.
Brunswick showcased its boats for franchisees to test and order.
“This is an exciting time for Freedom Boat Club and the boating industry,” said Brunswick Corp. business acceleration president Brenna Preisser.
The club will continue its European expansion through its relationship with Groupe Beneteau.
The board featured on Shark Tank has also won an industry innovation award.
FBC is the largest boat club operator in the United States.
Brunswick is acquiring the country’s largest boat club to “expand its presence and scale within the emerging and fast-growing boat club segment.”
Twenty-five Florida boating companies participated in the first “fly-in” to Tallahassee to speak with state legislators about issues impacting the industry.
Personnel appointments at Freedom Boat Club, Viega Marine, Grand Banks, and MarineMax; also, a CEO retires at Meeco Sullivan.