Get Your Racquets Ready for Frenchy's 15th Annual Gumbo Tennis ClassicFrenchy's 15th Annual Gumbo Tennis Classic, the Florida West Coast's largest recreational doubles tournament, is just around the corner. Registration is taking place now for the men's, women's and mixed doubles tournament to be held Friday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 18, at McMullen Tennis Complex in Clearwater. This event attracts nearly 400 players from around the country each year. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, serving Pinellas, Hernando, and Citrus Counties. Players can register at $43.50 per player for one division or $72 for two divisions. Registration fees include an official event t-shirt, gift bag, refreshments, unlimited servings of Frenchy's famous gumbo, and free admission to the Draw Party on Thursday, Nov. 15, at Frenchy's Saltwater Café on Clearwater Beach. Draw Party attendees will have the opportunity to preview and pre-bid on items in a silent auction. The auction, which will continue through tournament play on Saturday afternoon, will feature items donated by area merchants. Non-registered guests may attend the draw party for a $10 admission fee. The deadline to register for tournament play is Friday, Nov. 9. Register online at tennislink.usta.com/tournaments and enter Tournament ID 153305706, or call Sally at 727-518-8860 ext. 231.
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