--- title: "Live near Lakewood Ranch: Enjoy the Best Activities Florida has to Offer" description: Joining our waterfront community allows you to experience all the best activities of Florida, while retaining the privacy at home you're looking for. image: https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/FloridaActivities.jpeg --- [![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/FloridaActivities.jpeg?width=1920&name=FloridaActivities.jpeg "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) # Live near Lakewood Ranch: Enjoy the Best Activities Florida has to Offer February 14, 2017 by [Roy Premer](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/author/roy-premer) 0 Comments - - - - ![FloridaActivities.jpeg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FloridaActivities.jpeg?width=451&name=FloridaActivities.jpeg)Wondering if the Lakewood Ranch area is right for you? Joining our waterfront development allows you to experience all the best activities of Florida, while retaining your privacy, with an easy commute to work, shopping, and recreation. Just consider these options available within easy driving distance thanks to the Fort Hamer bridge: ***Related Blog: [Top 5 Places in the Bradenton Area to Visit With Your Boat](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-places-in-the-bradenton-area-to-visit-with-your-boat)*** ### **Outdoor Recreation** This is a great area for anyone with an eye for the outdoors. Whether you prefer to head out on the water, walk through the nature trails, or enjoy sports like golf or tennis, you can do it all here. Florida is a great place for fun in the sun, and this is an exceptional area within Florida. There aren’t many things you could want to do outside that you can’t do in the Lakewood Ranch area. ### **Fresh Water Fun** You don’t even have to drive to reach this one! Living at The Islands on the Manatee River provides an excellent opportunity for all your favorite fresh water activities; fishing, boating, swimming, all of it can be done in the comfort of your own backyard. If you’re an especially avid fan of fresh water recreations, you can have your very own private dock installed. Walk straight from your back door to the deck and head out for the day on your boat.   ### **The Beach** Of course, you can easily travel to the ocean for weekend outings from your home near Lakewood Ranch. Sure, you can sit out in the sun lakeside, but there’s something special about that ocean view. That’s part of the beauty of Florida—a lovely ocean is never *too* far away. ### **Lakewood Ranch Amenities** We can’t go without mentioning the truly amazing amenities of Lakewood Ranch. An award-winning planned community, with all the entertainment and activities that implies. There’s always something to do in town. Whether you’re looking for fun social activities, indoor sports recreation, interesting shopping options, or something else entirely, Lakewood Ranch is just a short drive away. If you’d like to find out more about the possibilities of life near Lakewood Ranch, and everything else your custom waterfront home in Florida could offer, contact us today. We’ll be glad to discuss your options, benefits, and all the advantages of living in our new development. 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