Some History: The Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club was founded in 1953. Conceived by Gil Development, the developer of Lauderdale Isles, the club flourished throughout the 1960s and 1970s and successfully provided a neighborhood gathering place and spirit of camaraderie for all the Isles residents.
Tragedy Strikes: In 1989, the original club building burned to the ground, threatening the club's very existence. A dedicated and hard-working core group of members worked together for the next few years to keep the spirit and purpose of the club alive, to rebuild the membership and the facility. The result of their efforts today is once again the very center and source of a vibrant and warm club that offers a variety of benefits to members.
And Today: (during the early 1990's) LIYTC sports a clubhouse facility accommodating 300 people for parties and dining as well as an intimate and casual bar open to members and guests six days a week. Whether its members stop in briefly for a drink after work or dinner, tie up at the dock for a visit, join other club members for the many weekly and yearly functions or hold private parties on its grounds, they are always assured an affordable, friendly atmosphere for socializing or entertaining.
We're Always Busy: In addition, the club supports many individual interests and member group endeavors, including bridge on Tuesday nights **, poker Saturdays **, Wednesday night suppers, Friday bingo nights **, Sunday pool tournaments ** and much more.
On-the-water activities including boating and fishing events or river restaurant cruises, swimming, golfing, tennis tournaments, and individual play groups ** are also popular with members. And, club sponsored parties and holiday celebrations attract both members and guests and are widely applauded for their broad appeal. Ask any member about the Easter or Labor Day picnics, Mother's and Father's Day brunches at the club, the Country & Western Night, Casino Night, dinner dances, the Shipwreck Party or the Commodore's Ball. They'll tell you LIYTC parties are lively events with lots of fun people. You don't want to miss even one.