Juan Ramon Rementeria, who goes by the professional name Remen II, is considered one of the sport's top players. His father was also a professional player in Spain.
It’s been called the fastest game on Earth. And it’s probably one of the oldest, dating back more than four centuries. It is alive and well on the Treasure Coast, thanks to Vero Beach’s Jack Carr.
Carr hasn’t seen much of Vero Beach, despite living here for the past three years. And most of Vero Beach probably hasn’t seen him, unless they spend time at Fort Pierce Jai-Alai.
Carr, a New York native and Oak Chase resident, is the Operations Manager for the Treasure Coast fronton.
“I’m glad I built my house in Vero Beach. It’s a great community with great people. I just don’t get the chance to get out much,” Carr says. During the four-month jai-alai season, which runs through April, Carr spends most of his days at the fronton, taking care of every detail from illegally parked cars and customer complaints to serving as the announcer for the action on the court.
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