‘We don’t think the town is trying to create a magnet for regional pickleball tournaments.’

“The commission wants us to look at the entirety of Bayfront Park and see if we can have pickleball without removing tennis. I think it could be accomplished.”

Building two tennis courts near the Longboat Library not a viable solution for removing tennis from Bayfront Park for pickleball expansion. Staff presents options.

Commission opts to convert all Bayfront Park tennis courts to pickellball and add two tennis courts at the tennis center.

Longboat Key pickleball players question fundraising plan.

‘I’ve tried pickle ball, and it’s not only for elderly people, our younger children and grandchildren have played it as well.’

Town to discuss adding courts at the Tennis Center.