8/17 - JMN IN-DEPTH - Florida Boating

Florida leads the nation in recreational boating, with 1.2 million registered boats and $31.3 billion in annual economic activity, supporting nearly 110,000 jobs. Robert Newsome, Chief Administrative Officer and SVP Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), discusses what boating means for Florida’s economy, why the state is the nation’s largest boating market, and the latest trends shaping how people get on the water. He also discusses how boaters are navigating fuel prices and the growing popularity of rentals and boat clubs.