Pickleball competition heats up — with millions of dollars at stake

A variety of entrepreneurs in the region are racing to get into — or get ahead — in the business of pickleball, with soon-to-be national leagues, all-encompassing social and sports clubs, and more.


  • By Mark Gordon
  • | 10:00 a.m. March 8, 2023
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Bob Strommen recently bought the first franchise team, which he named Naples JBB United, for the new National Pickleball League. The NPL is a team competition for players 50 and up.
Bob Strommen recently bought the first franchise team, which he named Naples JBB United, for the new National Pickleball League. The NPL is a team competition for players 50 and up.
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Bob Strommen is having a ball with pickles. 

 

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