World's First Pickleball Stadium Opens in Fort Lauderdale
Pickleball is a sport that actually started back in the 1960s but exploded during the COVID pandemic.
On Sunday, dozens gathered at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the opening of the world’s first pickleball stadium.
“We said we have to go all out, so what’s never been done before? A pickleball stadium!” said The Fort co-founder Brad Tuckman. “We have 43 courts -- 14 of them are underneath the cover so you can play rain or shine, and then we also have the world’s first pickleball stadium right behind me.”
It’s an idea that started five years ago that is now a reality.
The facility is located right next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Southwest 34th Street.
St. John’s Breaks Ground on New Basketball Facility and Recreational Upgrades
Construction will soon begin on a new basketball practice facility on St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus serving as the first step in the renovation and modernization of student recreational resources.
The new basketball facility is part of a larger effort to enhance campus recreational resources, which will also include the renovation of Taffner Field House, transforming the 20-year-old structure into a vibrant recreational and wellness space for all students.
An October 18 groundbreaking ceremony featured remarks from members of University leadership, including Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President of St. John’s and Chair of the BIG EAST Conference Board of Directors. Joining Fr. Shanley in remarks were William J. Janetschek ’84CBA, ’17HON, Chair of the St. John’s Board of Trustees and retired Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.; and St. John’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph E. Oliva ’91CBA, ’94L.
Renovation of Jackie Robinson Ballpark Nearing Completion
Renovations are nearing completion at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, as crews work to transform the historic stadium into a modern baseball facility.
Though the Daytona Tortugas will not play at the ballpark this season, FOX 35 toured the site Wednesday to check on progress.
Fans will see upgraded amenities such as new team stores, club seating, improved parking, and enhanced accessibility.
