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Bushnell, Florida

Bushnell is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,050 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 2,119. It is the county seat of Sumter County.

History

A post office called Bushnell has been in operation since 1885. The city was named in honor of a railroad employee.

Geography

Bushnell is located at 28°39′50″N 82°06′51″W / 28.663875°N 82.114175°W / 28.663875; -82.114175.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,050 people, 830 households, and 538 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.7 inhabitants per square mile (336.8/km²). There were 1,004 housing units at an average density of 426.9 per square mile (165.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.37% White, 12.98% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 1.27% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.56% of the population.

Bushnell Corporation

Bushnell Corporation, also known as Bushnell and Bushnell Outdoor Products, is an American company specializing in optics and imaging. Its products include binoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, night vision equipment, GPS devices, laser rangefinders, riflescopes, holographic weapon sights, game cameras and other high-end optical equipment. The company also sells Bollé Performance Eyewear ski goggles and sunglasses (which includes the H2O Optix sunglasses brand), and Serengeti Eyewear all-purpose sunglasses.

Company history

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by David P. Bushnell during his time in Allied-occupied Japan.

In 1999, Bushnell was acquired by private equity firm Wind Point Partners through a recapitalization of Bushnell's then parent company, Worldwide Sports & Recreation.

In 2001, Bushnell acquired the Bollé and Serengeti eyewear brands and the Moonlight line of night vision products.

In 2002, Bushnell bought Tasco, a sports optics company. Tasco is a major international distributor of telescopes. The company's line of products mainly target amateur astronomers but has grown to include many products besides telescopes. Tasco's other products include terrestrial spotting scopes, microscopes, binoculars, and telescopic sights and other rifle accessories. Tasco sells through specialty outlets, catalogues, and online vendors.