--- title: The Beauty of an Arthur Rutenberg Home description: The Novara features a 47’ wide Great Room/Casual Dining/Kitchen which is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with your family in this luxury custom home. The island kitchen, casual dining and great room open onto a huge lanai with a wall of pocketing sliding doors designed to take full advantage of beautiful waterfront views. image: https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_dini_small.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/Novarra_dini_small.jpg?width=1920&name=Novarra_dini_small.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) # The Beauty of an Arthur Rutenberg Home September 7, 2018 by [Islands](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/author/islands) 0 Comments - - - - ![Novara-sky](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Novara-sky.jpg?width=470&name=Novara-sky.jpg) **The Novara at The Islands on the Manatee River in Harbourside**, features a 47’ wide Great Room/Casual Dining/Kitchen which is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with your family in this luxurious custom home. The island kitchen, casual dining and great room open onto a huge lanai with a wall of pocketing sliding doors designed to take full advantage of the beautiful waterfront views.   This plan features 3,096 sq. ft. of living space with 3 bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Den and 3-Car Motor Court Garage.  When you open the 32’ of sliding glass doors, you will experience the outdoors and indoors becoming one, enhancing the beautiful and serene views of the water. The gourmet kitchen and casual dining become part of this open space. Privacy abounds with the split bedrooms, all with private baths. The pool and outdoor living area overlook the water and dock area. New Phase Now Open call or visit for current incentives at **941-208-1213**. This **private gated golf and boating community** features magnificent estate size home sites with breathtaking views of nature preserves, wide harbors and the peaceful waterfront views.  All home sites at [**Harbourside in The Islands on the Manatee River**](http://liveattheislands.com/residences/) includes a dock. All the amenities associated with exclusive waterfront living are just minutes away. Public beaches, world class golfing and full services marinas. The model home is open daily Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm, and Sundays 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come by to experience the openness of **the Novara **today – you will not be disappointed! | ![Novarra_dini_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Novarra_dini_small.jpg?width=500&name=Novarra_dini_small.jpg "Novarra_dini_small.jpg") | ![Novarra_odl_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Novarra_odl_small.jpg?width=500&name=Novarra_odl_small.jpg "Novarra_odl_small.jpg") | | --- | --- | **About Arthur Rutenberg Homes** Arthur Rutenberg has over 60 years in the homebuilding industry and has been a respected name in custom luxury homes since 1953, when he built his first home upon the four “cornerstones” that would make him legendary: design, craftsmanship, service and responsibility. 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