There’s big news on the convention front for the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA). The 1,400-member non-profit sportfishing trade association has decided to host its 2023 Annual Conference in sunny Fort Myers, January 6ththrough 8th. “There is no better state in the nation to host our annual NPAA Conference than Florida – especially with an early January time slot,” says Patrick Neu, NPAA’s president. “As a destination location, Florida simply cannot be beat.” Coming off a three-year conference hiatus due…
Read MoreWater quality in South Florida isn’t a state or regional issue; it’s a national one. Why? The short answer is because millions of Americans visit Florida each year. Visit Florida says over 124 million people visited the Sunshine State in 2018 alone, and most of them came to enjoy Florida’s oceans, lakes and rivers via beach recreation, fishing, boating or other watersports. What’s more, according to data published by Rockport Analytics, Florida visitors spend nearly $90 billion each year, which…
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