West Palm Beach residents push back against USTA takeover of public tennis centers

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A growing uproar is unfolding in West Palm Beach as residents rally to keep a longtime tennis director from being pushed out of the job he’s held for nearly 25 years.

The controversy began after the city awarded a contract to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to manage three public tennis centers following planned renovations. For many in the community, the decision isn’t just about who runs the courts—it’s about preserving the sense of family built under director Skip Jackson.

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