Pasco County Commissioners have agreed to a price increase to build the new Pasco National Tennis Center to be located next to Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel.

Originally when approved the price was $5.7 million, but has now increased to $7.9 million which will come from the tourist tax revenue.

One last item is holding up the tennis center and that is getting the deed to the land. The Porter family has agreed to donate the land, but until the Wiregrass Ranch development gets approved by the County, the family is reluctant to give the land. The Porter family owns the 5,500 acres that will be used for Wiregrass Ranch.

The Pasco National Tennis Center when complete will have a 5,000 seat stadium, 15 practice courts and ball fields along with plenty of parking for tournaments.

Tom Dempsey, the owner of Saddlebrook Resort will pay the $250,000 per year required to operate the Tennis Center.