--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | boating community description: boating community | Learn more about the active community of Islands Development Group on the Manatee River by reading our blog for current news about the Florida Gulf Coast region. --- [![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/banner-blog.png?width=1920&height=595&name=banner-blog.png "banner-blog") # OUR BLOG [![Pier22.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Pier22.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-6-dock-and-dine-restaurants-on-the-manatee-river) ## [Top 6 Dock and Dine Restaurants on The Manatee River](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-6-dock-and-dine-restaurants-on-the-manatee-river) August 1, 2020 photo: http://pier22dining.com/ Florida's coast offers white, sandy beaches, year-round sunshine, and delicious cuisine. From gourmet restaurants to casual outdoor tiki bars, you'll find food, drinks and entertainment for great dock and dine enjoyment. Take a look at six boating restaurants you ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-6-dock-and-dine-restaurants-on-the-manatee-river) [![boating51215](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/boating51215.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-places-in-the-bradenton-area-to-visit-with-your-boat) ## [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) August 14, 2019 Boating opens up a unique way to visit many of the interesting locations the Bradenton area area has to offer. 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[SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/luxury-amenities-enhancing-a-luxurious-lifestyle-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/boatingfromlakewoodranch.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/how-long-is-the-boat-ride-from-your-waterfront-property-near-lakewood-ranch-to-the-gulf-of-mexico) ## [How Long is the Boat Ride From The Islands to the Gulf of Mexico?](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/how-long-is-the-boat-ride-from-your-waterfront-property-near-lakewood-ranch-to-the-gulf-of-mexico) September 21, 2018 The option to own waterfront property on the Manatee River is an appealing one. To own even a small piece of this beautiful, natural environment is an overwhelming draw to first and second home owners alike. However, living on the Manatee River is about much more than just the natural world. It is ... 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