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Tensions rose at a St. Johns County Planning and Zoning meeting this week as opponents raised concerns about what one speaker dubbed the “Pickle Mafia” during discussions about a proposed indoor facility along US 1 North.
St. Johns County is witnessing an explosive rise in the popularity of pickleball, a sport that’s quickly become the fastest-growing sport in the country.
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing community sports in the country. The game has definitely exploded in Jacksonville and St. Augustine since it was introduced to the area almost 10 years ago. Various leagues and tournaments are regularly scheduled while many players play pick up every morning and evening at numerous courts. Sertoma is a non-profit focused on giving back to those in need in a number of ways. The St Augustine branch is using Pickleball as a way to raise funds to continue supporting the community and offers the opportunity for the community to connect through a sport that kids from 3 to 92 can play. The 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament for Sertoma St. Augustine will be held Saturday, June 4th at Treaty Park in St. Augustine at 9am. www.staugustinesertoma.org
