The completion of the Fort Hamer Bridge brings the new homes of The Islands on the Manatee River much closer to the excitement of Lakewood Ranch. The new bridge opening means that you can enjoy the luxury amenities of the waterfront neighborhoods of Harbourside and Rive Isle while living within easy reach of the fine dining, shopping, culture and entertainment of nearby Lakewood Ranch and it's bustling Main Street area.
Related Blog: Pros and Cons of Living on the Water in Florida
Luxury waterfront community
Live the waterfront life at The Islands in your custom luxury home near Lakewood Ranch. The Islands offers individual boat docks for convenient access to the river from your backyard. You can enjoy fishing and boating right from your own residence out to the Manatee River and beyond to the Gulf of Mexico. The Islands have a natural beauty that the community planners, architects and construction professionals honor in all their designs so you can partake in exploring the community’s network of walking paths, bird-watching, and nature photography. Along with the waterfront amenities, you also have access to area tennis courts and golf courses.
Custom new homes
The Islands community sits on the north shore of the Manatee River and provides convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico. The two neighborhoods of Harbourside and Rive Isle feature 178 residences and estate sized lots, with over 90% waterfront. Each neighborhood has its own character, but they both offer all the luxury amenities you expect from a high-end Florida gated community. You can choose from lots directly on the Manatee River or Harbor Lots to benefit from your own private dock or boat slip. The Harbourside neighborhood is designed around Caribbean-influenced architecture and home designs in the styles of the British West Indies and Spanish Colonial. The Rive Isle neighborhood has three new models consisting of the Tuscan, Old Spanish and Mediterranean styles. If you don't want to live right on the water, you can select a lot in the with a Preserve view that has natural surroundings and lush landscaping.
Lakewood Ranch
The outdoor venue of Main Street Lakewood Ranch is easier than ever to reach from The Islands, thanks to the Fort Hamer Bridge. Main Street features restaurants with international cuisine, boutique style shopping, a movie theater, miniature golf course and special events. When you're not strolling the open-air plaza, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, farmers markets and other unique events year-round.
