Bonita Bay Hosts Terry See Pro-Am Sep 18, 2008
The Southwest Florida tennis community rallied around injured Landings tennis pro, Terry See, a fixture in the tennis community for decades. Forty-two Southwest Florida tennis professionals and 43 amateurs gathered at the Bonita Bay Club for the Pro-Am benefit for The Landings tennis pro Terry See on Friday, September 5. (Suite101.com)
Daytona finds budget money to serve Tennis Center Sep 4, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH -- To help the Florida Tennis Center increase its membership and reduce debt, the City Commission increased its spending by $200,000 Wednesday night during its budget hearing. The City Commission tentatively approved a city budget of $205. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
City takes budget to the people Sep 2, 2008
An issue expected to come up is whether to cut four of the eight city staff positions at the Florida Tennis Center on LPGA Boulevard. At the road show, government Relations Administrator Hardy Smith apologized at the beginning of the night for not mailing out notices soon enough. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Floridians Perform at USTA National... Aug 25, 2008
Floridians Perform at USTA National Grass Courts: Eight of Eleven Florida Tennis Players Prevail in Men's 45s & 50s ... Eight of Eleven Florida Tennis Players Prevail in Men's 45s & 50s ... Seventeen (17) USTA Florida tennis players travelled to the City of Brotherly Love to play the USTA National Grass Court Championships in the 45 and 50 Men s Singles divisions. (Suite101.com)
Players pad local economy but tennis center shows no profit Aug 12, 2008
0 tennis team from Eagle Harbor played in the USTA Florida Adult Sectional Tournament at the Florida Tennis Center on LPGA Boulevard -- and yet another year they've dumped hundreds of dollars into the local economy ... As the host of USTA's Florida Tennis Center, the last stop for players statewide before they make it to the national tournament, the city is obligated to keep up with the 24 clay courts, maintenance and staffing. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Jimmy Moore Tennis Complex will host upcoming event Aug 2, 2008
The Florida Tennis Cup will conduct an adults, juniors, doubles and mixed doubles hard court event at The Jimmy Moore Tennis Complex on Sarno Road in Melbourne on Oct. 18 and 19. The Florida Tennis Cup is a series of 22 tennis tournaments held across Florida from September to March 2009. (Florida Today)
Nadal the best player? Jul 7, 2008
South Florida tennis coverage: News, photos, audio and video from The Palm Beach Post. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Gulf Harbour Snares Top USPTA Pro M... Jul 4, 2008
A fixture at the upper echelon of Southwest Florida tennis as a junior player, Curran has maintained his elite status as a player, and has achieved similar stature as a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Teaching Professional. Curran a Top Junior & Collegian. (Suite101.com)
Zheng takes China on a trip into the unknown Jul 3, 2008
Czech-born Vaidisova is, like so many, a product of Nick Bollettieri's famous Florida tennis academy, while Zheng is almost an accidental player, whose parents wanted a healthy outlet for their lively child. "At that time there were not that many people who knew this tennis game in China," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Navy Falls to No. 10 Florida in NCAA Tennis Tournament May 11, 2008
- After holding off Navy to win the doubles point, the ninth-ranked Florida tennis team won four singles match in straight sets to post a 5-0 victory over the Mids, Saturday morning at Ring Tennis Complex in Gainesville, Fla. during the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. (Patriotleague.com)
Florida considers more specialty plates Mar 31, 2008
Confederate Heritage: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Florida, to fund educational programs in schools, cemetery restoration and other projects (HB 1007, HB 1159) HIV/AIDS Awareness: Nonprofit HIV/AIDS organizations in Florida (SB 2392) Horse Country: Funds the activities of PCMI Properties Inc. (SB 1274, HB 459) I Believe: Faith in Teaching Inc., to fund activities, programs and projects that promote faith-based education for youth within the state (SB 2010, HB 401) In God We Trust: educational... (The Palm Beach Post)
Roddick eager to make memories in Florida Mar 28, 2008
Off to a good start, he visits a familiar place in Key Biscayne. Getty ImagesAndy Roddick is one of five players with two ATP titles this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Connie Kormanyos loves tennis on Marco Mar 15, 2008
Saturday 15 March, 2008. Tennis is big on Marco Island, Connie Kormanyos said, and especially at the Marco YMCA.. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Ormond-by-the-Sea bumped from recreation funding map Feb 13, 2008
It is not immediately clear from the map's legal description whether the Florida Tennis Center on LPGA Boulevard is still in the district, Ferguson said. The district gave the city of Daytona Beach $375,000 for the Florida Tennis Center in 2001. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Eastern Europeans ruling Australian Open Jan 23, 2008
Jankovic has lost three of four matches against Sharapova, and the two were junior teammates together at a Florida tennis academy. Sharapova lost last years final here to Serena Williams but looked ever-so powerful in ending Henins 32-match winning streak in the quarterfinals this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Can you live with your USTA rating? Dec 28, 2007
But most importantly, most of our southwest Florida tennis players must adhere to the USTA (United States Tennis Association) ratings. In other words, the USTA is the governing body of tennis and in essence, they run the game in this country. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Area tennis facility nets prestigious honor Nov 2, 2007
The Roger Scott Tennis Center was recently awarded the Florida tennis facility of the year by the Florida Tennis Association. Pictured are (clockwise from center) David Mayo, Nan Einhart, Joe Lovoy, Jake Renfroe, tennis director Bruce Caton, Scott Harrison, Jennie Barrow and Donna Underdonk. (Pensacola News Journal)
Brevard girl reaches state doubles final Sep 18, 2007
The second-seeded team of Kelly Kambourelis of Melbourne and Jaime Yapp-Shing of Miami were finalists in Girls 18 at the USTA Florida State Doubles Championships at the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach (Sept. 15-16). (Florida Today)
How Tennis Came Back from the Dead Sep 8, 2007
With the rise of Ivan Lendl, the sport had begun a long retreat to the baseline--where, in the early '90s, a new generation of players, inspired by Florida tennis guru Nick Bollettieri and aided by rapid changes in racket technology, would set up shop and proceed to crush the ball with all their might. Yes, there were exceptions to this trend--most prominently Pete Sampras, who dominated the sport throughout the '90s with an all-court game. (New Republic)
Daytona Beach residents can join tax cuts Sep 5, 2007
The budget eliminates money to operate the Florida Tennis Center, which is state headquarters for the Florida branch of the United States Tennis Association. The Florida USTA is negotiating with the city to buy the property and keep the center open. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Best athletes you've never heard of Sep 1, 2007
SI.com - SI On Campus - Best Athlete You've Never Heard Of - Friday August 31, 2007 1:12PM. Best Athlete You've Never Heard Of. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
National group offers to buy Daytona tennis center Aug 28, 2007
DAYTONA BEACH -- The United States Tennis Association has served a proposal to the city to buy the financially troubled Florida Tennis Center, and while the offer is just more than half what the city still owes on the facility, officials say it's a good first step ... Florida Tennis Center. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Five Ways to Beat Roger Federer Aug 27, 2007
"You have to hit a heavy serve above his backhand," says Nick Bollettieri, whose famed Florida tennis school has spawned a slew of stars, from Andre Agassi to Maria Sharapova. "No matter how good you are one-handed, that does cause some problems." High shots to the backhand will get Federer reaching, which opens the court a bit for your return. (Time.com)
Should your child quit school to be a tennis star? Aug 17, 2007
So, when we contemplate whether we should remove our child from Pineridge Middle or the Charter School, please take in the entire package; not the immediate gain in the boys 14 and under Florida tennis rankings. Believe it or not, famous stars like Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Todd Martin and many others attended famous universities. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Teen tennis players attract college crowd Aug 9, 2007
Greenstein, 25, a former Florida tennis player, said the firm he chairs was founded three years ago and operated only internationally. This is the first year it has dealt with the parents of players from this country. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Daytona commission OKs tax break Aug 2, 2007
Other savings include reductions on operations at the Florida Tennis Center, $580,000, and the Bethune Point plant, $800,000. "). (Daytona Beach News Journal)
On the tube: 06/30 Jun 30, 2007
NBC USGA, U.S. Womens Open Championship, third round, at Southern Pines, N.C. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2:30 p.m. FOX Regional coverage, Minnesota at Detroit, N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, or Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs 6 p.m. TBS Atlanta at Florida TENNIS 7 a.m. ESPN2 Wimbledon Championships, early round, at London 11 a.m. NBC Wimbledon Championships, mens and womens third round, at London (live and same-day tape) 2 p.m. ESPN2 Wimbledon Championships, early round, at London (same-day... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hotels 'distressed' Daytona may close tennis center Jun 21, 2007
DAYTONA BEACH -- The courts at the Florida Tennis Center were empty Tuesday afternoon because of rain and lightning ... "We are extremely distressed to hear that the city of Daytona Beach is going to close the Florida Tennis Center," Katy Gordin, sales director for Holiday Inn Express Speedway Resort, wrote in a statement issued Wednesday ... DEC. 4, 2000: Daytona Beach enters an agreement with the U.S. Tennis Association to use the Florida Tennis Center as its Florida headquarters. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Florida State's Clint Bowles Earns 2007 USTA Florida Junior State Closed Championships Jun 19, 2007
On Thursday, June 14 Bowles earned the 2007 USTA Florida Junior State Closed Championships at the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Ranked twelfth-seed in the tournament, Bowles was crowned champion in the Boys 18 and under division where he upset the number two seed Ryan Kim 7-5, 6-3. "Being state champ means a lot to me," Bowles said. (Seminoles.com)
Cyclist rides for epilepsy Jun 14, 2007
The South Florida tennis pro battled headwinds Tuesday as he came through Albert Lea and Austin on County Road 46 the former U.S. Highway 16 route on Day 44 of his trip. He was on his way to catch Minnesota Highway 16 in Dexter and possibly reach Preston or Lanesboro for the night. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Players have nothing but love for new Flagler tennis center May 20, 2007
Daytona Beach spent $3 million to build the Florida Tennis Center, hoping to boost tourism and economic development. But it has not attracted as many members as hoped. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Umarov, Huschke lead way May 13, 2007
He was one of four Central Florida tennis players to make the class 4A boys state tennis tournament, and the only Osceola County player to do so. He lost in the first round to Neptune Beach Fletcher's Laurence Condez 6-1, 6-2. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
This week's top story May 11, 2007
ALL-CENTRAL FLORIDA TENNIS Cypress Creek's Veronica Figueroa and Seabreeze's Dash Neimark net top honors. Shannon J. Owens | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted May 10, 2007. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Gulf Breeze boys take early lead at tennis tourney Apr 17, 2007
WHERE: West Florida Tennis Complex ... Such is the case after the first day of the District 1-2A tennis tournament at the West Florida Tennis Complex. (Pensacola News Journal)
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Venus Williams breezes into second round at Florida tennis, 6-1, 6-2 ... Venus Williams breezes into second round at Florida tennis, 6-1, 6-2. (Yahoo! Asia News)
set for Monday. Feb 5, 2007
South Florida tennis coverage: News, photos, audio and video from The Palm Beach Post. Search. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tennis star James Blake Jan 31, 2007
Noteworthy: The South Florida Tennis Championships begin today at the South Olive Tennis Center in West Palm Beach. Spike Gurney, tennis director at Palm Beach Country Club, and Boca Raton's Ted Withall were honored Tuesday as the first two inductees of the USPTA Florida Division Hall of Fame. (The Palm Beach Post)
Boca Raton's Vince Spadea Jan 30, 2007
The victory assured Levine, a freshman on the University of Florida tennis team, will miss his first college dual when the Gators face Central Florida on Wednesday. "Hopefully, we'll win without me," said Levine, who plays No. 1 singles for UF.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Melbourne girl advances in Key Biscayne Jan 21, 2007
Three junior tennis players from the Space Coast are seeded at the USTA Florida-sanctioned Harry Gilbert's Lauren Junior Championships this weekend at the Florida Tennis Center in Daytona Beach. Cara Fisher of Titusville is the No. 2 seed in Girls 16. (Florida Today)
