Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group Debuts Grove Isle Racquet & Yacht Club at Vita, Expanding Private Island Luxury in Coconut Grove

Key Points:

• CMC Group is launching the Grove Isle Racquet & Yacht Club on the private island of Grove Isle in Coconut Grove
• The members-only club will feature eight Har Tru courts operated by Cliff Drysdale Tennis
• The amenity strengthens Vita at Grove Isle’s positioning as a 65-unit ultra luxury waterfront enclave

CMC Group Elevates Grove Isle With Private Tennis Club

Following the completion of Vita at Grove Isle, CMC Group is preparing to open the Grove Isle Racquet & Yacht Club, a reimagined, members-only tennis destination at 6 Grove Isle Drive in Coconut Grove. Led by Founder Ugo Colombo, the launch represents the next phase in Grove Isle’s transformation into a fully integrated, resort-style private island community. The club is slated to debut in Spring 2026, with founding memberships currently open to island residents. A limited number of off-island memberships will be released in mid-March.

Eight Har Tru Courts and Global Tennis Operator

The revitalized club builds on the legacy of the original Grove Isle Tennis Center from the early 1980s.

Now operated by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, which manages 65 premier tennis properties worldwide, the facility will feature:

• Eight Har-Tru courts
• Professional instruction and clinics
• Leagues and member tournaments
• Complimentary member events
• Pro shop and preferred lesson pricing

Monthly dues range from $200 for island residents to $250–$300 for off-island members, with initiation fees applying only to non-residents.

For luxury condo developers, branded operational partnerships like Cliff Drysdale signal institutional-level service and programming that support long-term property value.

Amenity as Asset Strategy

The launch of the Grove Isle Racquet & Yacht Club reinforces Vita’s positioning as a boutique, 65-unit ultra luxury waterfront condominium. Beyond the courts, Vita residents benefit from a bayfront pool, spa, fitness center, and private island security. The racquet club becomes both a lifestyle anchor and a value driver, creating a seamless blend of residential ownership and resort-style recreation. In Miami’s competitive luxury condo market, experiential amenities are no longer optional. They are core to absorption, pricing power, and resale stability.

Private Island Positioning in Coconut Grove

Grove Isle’s exclusivity remains one of its strongest differentiators. Minutes from the urban core yet physically separated by water, the island offers controlled access and panoramic Biscayne Bay views. As Miami continues attracting high net worth migration, especially from the Northeast and Latin America, private island and waterfront product has commanded premium pricing relative to mainland inventory.

Final Thoughts

The Grove Isle Racquet & Yacht Club is more than a tennis facility. It is a strategic extension of Vita’s luxury positioning and a long-term amenity play designed to protect and elevate asset values. For developers and investors, the message is clear. In Miami’s ultra luxury segment, curated lifestyle ecosystems drive demand as much as square footage and views.