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Top 10 Articles of 2025

Take a look at the top-performing articles from this past year.

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Leadership Baton Passing on at Team Horner

HornerXpress Worldwide Inc.

Dr. Bill Kent will continue his involvement with Team Horner by transitioning to the role of chairman of the board for Team Horner’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Mike Dooley, current COO and president, will assume the roles of CEO and president.

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Family Leisure Announces Exclusive Retail Partnership with Jacuzzi

This strategic relationship brings two of the most recognized and respected names in the spa industry directly to Family Leisure showrooms, expanding premium options for customers nationwide, the company says.

50 Years of Pools, Spas and AQUA Magazine

A look at how AQUA and the pool and spa industry matured together through booms, challenges and reinvention.

Jerry King Cartoons: January 2026

Jerry King is ringing in the new year with his latest cartoon for AQUA’s January issue.

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American Fire Products Partners with The Grit Game to Expand Market Leadership Across Five Key U.S. Regions

Together, the two companies aim to elevate standards within the outdoor living and fire feature category — making it easier for professionals to design, sell, and install safe, high-quality fire solutions that enhance outdoor environments.

AQUA Year in Review: Staff Picks of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the AQUA team takes a look back at their favorite stories from the year.

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Jerry King Cartoons: December 2025

AQUA’s resident cartoonist, Jerry King, is back to close out the year with his industry-inspired humor.

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The Design That Hit All the Right Notes

The winner of the sixth annual Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge was crowned at this year's Pool Spa Patio Expo in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Viking Spas Welcomes Thomas Whell as Vice President of Sales

In his new role at Viking Spas, Whell will focus on supporting the company’s long-term growth, enhancing success for channel partners and retailers and continuing to elevate the consumer experience.

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Leadership Transition Marks New Chapter for HornerXpress Worldwide

HornerXpress Worldwide Inc.

After more than 30 years of dedication and unwavering commitment, Linda Carroll, vice president of HornerXpress Worldwide, will be retiring on December 31, 2025. Longtime teammate Gretchen Knaebel-Ross will be stepping in as the new general manager.

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Florida Building Commission Adopts FSPA's Proposal to Codify Single Wire Loop Bonding in the Florida Building Code

FSPA filed this proposal earlier this year in response to a push to eliminate the single wire bonding based on incomplete and faulty data.

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