The Puryear Park Expansion has been delayed once again. The final step to completion is the resurfacing of the newly expanded cancha but the supplies did not arrive in time and the project is hold. Work was supposed to begin Monday of this week, closing the court for the week of Thanksgiving, but those plans […]
The mid 1980s seem like a blur to me now. Maybe, because it was over 40 years ago. Or maybe it was simply the fast times of the “Miami Vice Era.” But I do remember vividly the night we got raided. Just following the gang-style killing of John Callahan, World Jai-Alai’s ex-president, we had another […]
In about two weeks from now, a 70-year institution will be coming to an end. For the past 46 of those years, I was there in attendance like many others reading this. Dania jai-alai is coming to an end. A decoupling law was passed by legislators earlier this year allows parimututuals like them to close […]
The St. Pete Cancha is making great progress as its near completion. America’s first public court is going to be a great amateur court when competed. New logos were painted on the side walls over the weekend of 11/6 along with a red metal frame around the front wall. During last week, most of […]
Resurfacing Project Delayed at Puryear Park
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsThe Puryear Park Expansion has been delayed once again. The final step to completion is the resurfacing of the newly expanded cancha but the supplies did not arrive in time and the project is hold. Work was supposed to begin Monday of this week, closing the court for the week of Thanksgiving, but those plans […]
“The Raid on World Jai-Alai”
Marty Fleischman BlogsThe mid 1980s seem like a blur to me now. Maybe, because it was over 40 years ago. Or maybe it was simply the fast times of the “Miami Vice Era.” But I do remember vividly the night we got raided. Just following the gang-style killing of John Callahan, World Jai-Alai’s ex-president, we had another […]
Remembering Those Trips to Dania
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsIn about two weeks from now, a 70-year institution will be coming to an end. For the past 46 of those years, I was there in attendance like many others reading this. Dania jai-alai is coming to an end. A decoupling law was passed by legislators earlier this year allows parimututuals like them to close […]
St. Pete Court Making Great Progress in Expansion Project (New Pics thru 11/11)
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsThe St. Pete Cancha is making great progress as its near completion. America’s first public court is going to be a great amateur court when competed. New logos were painted on the side walls over the weekend of 11/6 along with a red metal frame around the front wall. During last week, most of […]