Backup Documents 03/26/2024 Item #16H 1 16H 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the MINTO US OPEN PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS powered by
Margaritaville will be held at the East Naples Community Park from
April 13 - 20, 2024, for the eighth year; and
WHEREAS, the MINTO US OPEN PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS attracts
more than 3,000 players and more than 35,000 spectators to the
tournament, making Collier County the Pickleball Capital of the
World; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact to Collier County exceeds $10 million in tourism
revenues; and
WHEREAS, the number of players in Collier County is estimated to be more than
20,000; and
WHEREAS, the MINTO US OPEN PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS works closely
with several charities in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball promotes active, healthy lifestyles for all
walks of life from our youth to our senior citizens while providing a
fun way to stay active;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 13 - April 20, 2024, be
designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of March 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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;_ ,_;._, CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN