It is with heavy hearts that we notify all of you of the unexpected passing of our good friend Michael Schroeder. As many of you know, Mike was a strong supporter of the St. Pete Tennis Center, serving on our Board of Directors and organizing a Tuesday morning tennis group.

Mike had a real gift in his ability to transfer thoughts into words. He spent part of his career as a journalist for the Wall Street Journal. Even though his term as a board member at the Tennis Center had recently ended, Michael continued to co-author the SPTC newsletter, including the one many of you received just a few weeks ago. He wrote spotlight articles about members at the club, commentary on the rules of the game and notifications about upcoming events.

Those of us who got to know him personally knew he cared deeply for his family and his friends, had a great sense of humor and LOVED the game of tennis.

Mike’s family is asking that anyone who wants to make contributions consider a scholarship donation to the “Michael Schroeder Scholarship Fund” for the benefit of the Courier Kids Program. Please make checks payable to “The Tennis Foundation of Saint Petersburg.” This is a 501(c)(3) tax deductible contribution. You can either use the link below or send a donation to the front desk at the Tennis Center.

He will be greatly missed.

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2 weeks ago

Did you know that May is National Tennis Month?? The SPTC is going to have a quick contest to see who can PLAY THE MOST at the Tennis Center for the month...who will be our champion??

All reservations, group play, clinics, lessons and ball machine bookings count towards your total, and we will award a Top Play award to one "Member" and one "Daily Player" based off of your completed CourtReserve.com bookings!!

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3 weeks ago