The Brief
- Hillsborough County commissioners considered pausing permits for new pickleball courts near homes.
- The discussion was sparked by Apollo Beach residents who are suing their HOA over a planned court conversion.
- The motion to put a temporary hold on permitting new pickleball courts within 250 feet of residential homes until an appropriate distance is obtained by staff failed 3-4 during Wednesday’s meeting.
TAMPA, Fla. – Hillsborough County commissioners took up a proposal Wednesday that could have temporarily halted new pickleball courts near residential neighborhoods.
What we know:
Commissioner Josh Wostal asked the board to suspend permits for any courts built within 250 feet of homes while county staff study the legal risks and recommend a safe buffer. He said the county should act now, before it faces lawsuits similar to those filed against cities and HOAs nationwide.…