Floating through crystal-clear water to refresh your margarita at a swim-up bar is no longer limited to private islands and luxury resorts. The concept of the swim-up pool bar started in — where else?

Rhodes Pools and Patios owner Jessica Rhodes polishes up a hot tub in the showroom. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski As summer quickly approaches, area swimming pool dealers are gearing up for what ...

I'm writing from the deep end of summer swim season. We're at the aquatic center. The Clarksville Sea Dragons, Paris Piranhas, Alma Gators and Fort Smith Tideriders are already in the pool. My two ...