St. Pete Athletic's Padel Courts Grand Opening

0:00St. Pete Athletic just dropped some fresh paddle courts at their spot on 28th Street South in the Warehouse Arts District. This racket sport is exploding worldwide, mixing tennis and squash on an enclosed court where walls are fair game. The facility expanded by nearly 20,000 square feet, hitting 50,000 total, and now packs 14 pickleball courts plus 6 pro table, tennis tables. They kicked off last fall and keep leveling up with these new additions. On site, Roses dining and drink serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and cocktails to members in walk-ins alike, making it a full vibe spot. Padel started in Mexico back in the 1960s and blew up in places like Spain and Argentina by the 1980s. It's picking up steam across the US, drawing crowds with perforated paddles of carbon fiber and fiberglass that give it a unique feel. To celebrate, they're throwing a grand opening this Saturday, April 25th, from 9am to 1 PM, complete with the tournament, ribbon cutting, and a pro exhibition match.

1:02Grab a spot in the tourney or RSVP through their app. If you're in St. Pete, swing by the website or hit up their socials on Facebook and Instagram to jump in on the action and stay locked in. You've been listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news.