--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | boating in bradenton description: boating in bradenton | 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 [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/TheIslands-Boat-ManateeRiver.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boating-news-february-2021) ## [Boating News | JUNE 2023](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boating-news-february-2021) May 24, 2023 Among the many desirable features of The Islands on the Manatee River is the community's immediate access to water. Private backyard boat docks provide the ultimate boating lifestyle, including sport fishing in the Gulf and fly-fishing in the Manatee. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boating-news-february-2021) [![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. The following destinations can be easily accessed by boat: [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-places-in-the-bradenton-area-to-visit-with-your-boat) [![drs-manatee-2014-2481-1200x415-2-1200x400.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/drs-manatee-2014-2481-1200x415-2-1200x400.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boating-guide) ## [Guide to Boating the Sarasota-Manatee Waterways](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boating-guide) October 19, 2018 Sarasota-Manatee County waterways cover over 300 square miles of coastline. These waters offer quality recreational opportunities for pleasure boating and fishing. Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, salt marshes, and mud flats are among a few of the important coastal habitats which serve the abundant ... 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