"Pickleball in the wind? Hmmm. Me thinks there is an ulterior motive."

-- John Fortino

A small sign with big impact went up late last week near the public basketball courts toward the southern end of Fort Lauderdale beach: “Coming Soon: Basketball court conversion to pickleball.”

The sign triggered public outrage as surprised residents questioned why the city would get rid of the popular beachside hoops that have been a hit for decades.

The plan, approved more than a year ago as part of the redevelopment of Bahia Mar across the street, took many off-guard. Community activists said they knew pickleball courts were coming, but had no idea they would replace the basketball courts.

Read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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