Jared Hires, Dive Rite’s general manager and son of owner and co-founder Lamar Hires, wears the company’s chest-mounted rebreather on a dive. (COURTESY)

Dive Rite celebrates 40 years

Even after 40 years, Dive Rite is still serious about “equipment for serious divers.” The Lake City-based diving equipment company celebrated its 40th anniversary of being incorporated Thursday. Jared Hires, the company’s general manager and son…
Even after 40 years, Dive Rite is still serious about “equipment for serious divers.” The Lake City-based diving equipment company celebrated its 40th anniversary of being incorporated Thursday. Jared Hires, the company’s general manager and son of owner and co-founder Lamar Hires, said while the…
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