National pickleball franchise Ace Pickleball Club plans to open a location in Fort Myers. Located at 2501 Alessio Drive, the new 34,000-square-foot club, set to open in the second quarter, is expected to bring 30 new jobs to the community, company officials said. With 12 courts, the club, owned by McKinley Cooper, will offer members the flexibility to play whenever their schedule allows for a flat monthly membership. The club will offer unlimited open play, clinics, tournaments, social events, and court and ball machine reservations. With unlimited paddle demos included, members can test out all the newest paddles from a wide variety of brands. Ace Pickleball Club has 13 locations open nationwide and an additional 25 to 30 slated to open in 2025.