Ocala Jai-Alai proved the sport could be successful in rural areas. (r. )Nik Niks and bell bottomed slacks were in style when we opened in 1973. Ocala Jai-Alai will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it was the people. Or maybe because I was able to live in Gainesville and extend my […]
07/06/21 We ask that no one goes on the court during construction. Someone could get hurt, and that would give us a black mark, tarnishing what has been a good relationship with the city for nearly 15 years. Thank you. Meanwhile, work is delayed as Elsa is passing by – perhaps becoming the first […]
Photos from 06/22/21 thru 06/24/21 (right click any photo and open in new tab to see full size) The jai-alai folks on the west coast of Florida are excited as renovations to America’s first public jai-alai court are now underway. On Tuesday, NJAA volunteers Paul Kubala, Scott King, Corky, Anthony, Garby, Mike, Rule, Joe C […]
Back row (left to right): Oyarbide, Garby, Gino, Laca, Rule, RickB, BrodieFront row (left to right): Armndo, Echeva, Cachin, Alex, “Magic” Mike, ScottK(Denver missing in group but in picture below on right) America’s first public court ended its first “phase” of operation Sunday afternoon with a big tournament. The court, nestled around a bunch of […]
From Cows to Caroms- Ocala Jai-Alai Was Special
Marty Fleischman BlogsOcala Jai-Alai proved the sport could be successful in rural areas. (r. )Nik Niks and bell bottomed slacks were in style when we opened in 1973. Ocala Jai-Alai will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it was the people. Or maybe because I was able to live in Gainesville and extend my […]
Construction continues but delayed due to Tropical Storm (or hurricane) Elsa 07/06/21
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway Blogs07/06/21 We ask that no one goes on the court during construction. Someone could get hurt, and that would give us a black mark, tarnishing what has been a good relationship with the city for nearly 15 years. Thank you. Meanwhile, work is delayed as Elsa is passing by – perhaps becoming the first […]
Puryear Park Renovations Now Underway (Keep Checking Here – Last Update 06/25/21 11:15am)
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsPhotos from 06/22/21 thru 06/24/21 (right click any photo and open in new tab to see full size) The jai-alai folks on the west coast of Florida are excited as renovations to America’s first public jai-alai court are now underway. On Tuesday, NJAA volunteers Paul Kubala, Scott King, Corky, Anthony, Garby, Mike, Rule, Joe C […]
Puryear Park Closes Out with Big Tournament (Fathers Day 06/20/21)
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsBack row (left to right): Oyarbide, Garby, Gino, Laca, Rule, RickB, BrodieFront row (left to right): Armndo, Echeva, Cachin, Alex, “Magic” Mike, ScottK(Denver missing in group but in picture below on right) America’s first public court ended its first “phase” of operation Sunday afternoon with a big tournament. The court, nestled around a bunch of […]