The JLaca Museum had three special visitors yesterday from the jai-alai world. Ricky Solaun, best known as the player manager of Tampa Jai alai and Miami Jai-alai and a former longtime professional plyer, made his debut to the Museum along with his son Ricardo, Jr. who played in Ft.. Pierce and the Philippines. Joining them […]
As we approached 2010, I was dealing with a work environment completely foreign to me. When I began my career at Tampa Jai-Alai in 1971, working for the Berenson family, it was clear our goal was to expand the business. The focus was 100% on increasing our fan base, which would lead to more betting, […]
Dania Jai-alai will be officially extending their season to 3 months for the upcoming season that will start Friday December 1st. Last “season”, the once thought closed fronton opened for a two-month season, running a tournament from the beginning of December till the end of January. This season will run till Leap Day, February 29, […]
The latest artifact to the museum is a rather unique piece showing the making of the cesta. The piece was originally on display at the Tampa Fronton for decades, and then stored at the Ft. Pierce Fronton since 1998. The half-built cesta clearly shows the unique steps involved of a device that was patented February […]
Ricky Solaun & Company Make Museum Visit
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsThe JLaca Museum had three special visitors yesterday from the jai-alai world. Ricky Solaun, best known as the player manager of Tampa Jai alai and Miami Jai-alai and a former longtime professional plyer, made his debut to the Museum along with his son Ricardo, Jr. who played in Ft.. Pierce and the Philippines. Joining them […]
“At the Right Place, At the Right Time”
Marty Fleischman BlogsAs we approached 2010, I was dealing with a work environment completely foreign to me. When I began my career at Tampa Jai-Alai in 1971, working for the Berenson family, it was clear our goal was to expand the business. The focus was 100% on increasing our fan base, which would lead to more betting, […]
Dania Season Extended a Month to Leap Day
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsDania Jai-alai will be officially extending their season to 3 months for the upcoming season that will start Friday December 1st. Last “season”, the once thought closed fronton opened for a two-month season, running a tournament from the beginning of December till the end of January. This season will run till Leap Day, February 29, […]
Latest addition to the JLaca Museum
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsThe latest artifact to the museum is a rather unique piece showing the making of the cesta. The piece was originally on display at the Tampa Fronton for decades, and then stored at the Ft. Pierce Fronton since 1998. The half-built cesta clearly shows the unique steps involved of a device that was patented February […]