Is Howard's Ocean Blue family owned?

No. Howard's Ocean Blue is owned by SPS PoolCare (Storr Group). The local name was kept after acquisition.

Is it safe to hire Howard's Ocean Blue?

Ownership doesn't determine the quality of the technician. It does determine the sales process. Ask for a written quote, decline same-day pressure, and compare with a verified independent.

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Investor-owned · names its owner on its website

Who owns Howard's Ocean Blue?

The short answer

Howard's Ocean Blue is owned by SPS PoolCare (Storr Group). It is not an independent local business.

Quick facts

Company: Howard's Ocean Blue
Trade: Pool & Spa
Serves: Homes
Based in: Port Charlotte, FL · All investor-owned companies in Florida →
Owned by: SPS PoolCare (Storr Group) · their site
Ownership disclosed?: Yes: the parent is named on the company’s own website (checked 2026-10-17).

About Howard's Ocean Blue

Howard's Ocean Blue provides Pool & Spa services in Port Charlotte, FL. It still trades under its original local name and is owned by SPS PoolCare (Storr Group).

What this means before you call

The name on the truck is not the owner. In investor-owned home-service groups, the price book, the sales process and the financing offers are usually set centrally, not at the local office. What to check before you sign →

Sources

SPS PoolCare’s own site lists Howard's Ocean Blue: source (2026-10-17)
Storr Group's own investments page lists SPS PoolCare (Ownership: Majority): source (2026-10-17)

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Parity is an editorial publication. Ownership facts are sourced from public filings and company-published material; we make no claim about the quality of any individual technician. Represent Howard's Ocean Blue or SPS PoolCare (Storr Group)? Verify or contest this page · How we check · Corrections policy. Page generated 2026-10-26 from Parity’s records.