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Compromise over basketball and pickleball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park faces new wave of pushback
By Ted Scouten at CBS4 Miami
· June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
A battle over popular basketball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has entered a new phase, as opponents of a redesign are now pushing back against a compromise that would house both basketball and new pickleball courts.The basketball courts are so popular that a previous proposal to replace them
Key takeaway Brian Wright, who spends a significant amount of time at the park, supports the additions, noting they provide "broader amenities [that] make people want to come more often".
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Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A battle over popular basketball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park has entered a new phase, as opponents of a redesign are now pushing back against a compromise that would house both basketball and new pickleball courts.The basketball courts are so popular that a previous proposal to replace them
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