At the forthcoming Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellbeing Center, after a sweaty session of volleys and serves, players will be able to slake their thirst with an adult beverage or two. The Zephyrhills City Council unanimously approved the sale of beer and wine — but no liquor — at the city-owned facility’s indoor restaurant/café. The action came during a virtual council meeting on May … [Read more...]
Pasco Sports Fair offers opportunities for all
February 26, 2020 By
In Zephyrhills, It was a sports enthusiasts dream — for children and adults alike. There were scaled down or mini versions of tennis, basketball, football, soccer, floor hockey, golf, virtual skydiving, even a fitness obstacle course — all offered for free, all day long. About 1,500 people passed through the first annual Pasco Sports Fair, held Feb. 16 at Skydive City in … [Read more...]
Zephyrhills tennis center buzzing along
November 13, 2019 By
The forthcoming Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center could be an even bigger deal than originally anticipated. A standing-room only crowd of more than 100 gathered at a recent Zephyrhills City Council meeting to hear the latest details on the facility and to get a first look at a 3D video presentation highlighting its amenities. Most who were gathered are supporters or partners … [Read more...]
Zephyrhills tennis center breaks ground
July 17, 2019 By
A groundbreaking ceremony officially marked the beginning of construction on the long-awaited Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center in Zephyrhills. After more than two years of planning and design, the tennis center is slated to be ready for play sometime in spring 2020. The facility will feature 11 outdoor tennis courts (eight clay surface, two hard surface, exhibition court), built … [Read more...]
Construction nearing on Zephyrhills tennis center
June 26, 2019 By
After more than two years of planning and design, a multi-million dollar tennis center in Zephyrhills will soon break ground and become a reality. Construction is expected to begin in August on the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center, Zephyrhills deputy city manager Billy Poe said during a special June 17 council meeting on the issue. With the project’s final engineered site plan set … [Read more...]
Development projects underway in Zephyrhills
March 6, 2019 By
Much development is on tap for the city of Zephyrhills — from new commercial and residential properties, to ongoing road construction projects. Zephyrhills planning director Todd Vande Berg discussed a number of those projects as the guest speaker of the East Pasco Networking Group’s February breakfast meeting. Among the most ballyhooed is the Sarah Vande Berg Memorial Tennis Center, which … [Read more...]
Tennis center plans are progressing
December 5, 2018 By
The approved renderings for the exterior design of the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Center include brick elements and flat awnings that blend the features of some of the City of Zephyrhills’ newer buildings, such as the library and City Hall, and the city’s older downtown historic buildings. The Zephyrhills City Council came to a consensus on the design for the much-awaited facility during the … [Read more...]
Foundation offers tennis lessons to Pasco youths
October 24, 2018 By
Construction has yet to begin on the Sarah Vande Berg Memorial Tennis Center in Zephyrhills — but that hasn’t stopped the community from working to serve up more tennis opportunities to its underserved population. Well before the new $3.5 million, 11-court facility opens off of Simons Road, dozens of underprivileged youth in east Pasco will get opportunities to learn the game through a new … [Read more...]
Tennis center secures management
October 18, 2017 By
Plans to serve up more tennis opportunities for Zephryhills residents — while also creating a regional asset — have moved yet another step forward. The Zephyrhills City Council on Oct. 9 unanimously approved a 20-year contract with Tennis P.R.O. Florida, LLC, to operate and mange the proposed Zephyrhills Tennis Center. Tennis P.R.O. is owned by Pascal Collard, who was the director of … [Read more...]
Firm selected to manage planned Zephyrhills tennis center
May 31, 2017 By
The Zephyrhills City Council has selected a firm to run the city’s proposed tennis complex, the latest step in guiding the ambitious project forward. During a May 22 meeting, council members unanimously agreed to enter negotiations with Pennsylvania-based firm Tennis P.R.O. LLC, to operate and manage the proposed tennis facility. Construction could begin by year’s end. The council … [Read more...]
