--- title: Entertaining is made easy with these Custom Outdoor living areas description: Escape in your own backyard at The Islands on the Manatee River with these breathtaking outdoor living areas. image: https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=450&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.theislandsrealty.com) [![Logo](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=300&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.theislandsrealty.com) - [HOME](https://www.theislandsrealty.com) - [LOCATION](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/location) - [LIFESTYLE](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/lifestyle) - [COMMUNITY](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/community) - [RESIDENCES](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/residences) - NEWS/EVENTS - [OUR BLOG](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com) - [PHOTO GALERY & VIDEOS](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/media-gallery) - [CONTACT US](https://www.theislandsrealty.com/contact-us) ![banner-blog](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg?width=1920&name=Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg "banner-blog") - [The Islands on the Manatee River (58)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/topic/the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) - [boating and golf community (32)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/topic/boating-and-golf-community) - [Waterfront community Sarasota Florida (29)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/topic/waterfront-community-sarasota-florida) - [new waterfront homes florida (25)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/topic/new-waterfront-homes-florida) - [things to do in sarasota (25)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/topic/things-to-do-in-sarasota) # Entertaining is made easy with these Custom Outdoor living areas July 20, 2018 by [Islands](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/author/islands) 0 Comments - - - - ![Corindi-Pool-into-great-room (1).jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg?width=350&name=Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg)Escape in your own backyard at The Islands on the Manatee River with these breathtaking outdoor living areas. Perfect for entertaining or just kicking your feet up, these custom patio designs are a must see by our preferred builders, [John Cannon Homes](http://liveattheislands.com/john-cannon-homes/), [Arthur Rutenberg Homes](http://liveattheislands.com/arthur-rutenberg-homes/) and [Lee Wetherington Homes](http://liveattheislands.com/lee-wetherington-homes/). ![The-Islands-Windward-8805-web](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The-Islands-Windward-8805-web.jpg?width=300&name=The-Islands-Windward-8805-web.jpg) The outdoor living areas are an essential part of the poolscape and defines how you enjoy your time outdoors. Patios can be used for a variety of poolside activities, including sunbathing, dining, socializing, relaxing, and more. It’s important that your pool’s patio design matches your lifestyle, as well as complements the style of your swimming pool and your home. The Islands is a little piece of paradise, designed to let you come home and relax any day of the week. 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