--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | custom homes florida description: custom homes florida | 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 [![72229Novara1459B_mastersuite](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/72229Novara1459B_mastersuite.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) ## [Staging Tips To Help Sell Your Home Fast](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) September 15, 2020 If you are planning to put your house on the market in the near future, we are sure that the goal is to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your full asking price. Use these tips below in order to set the stage for success for selling your home fast. Clear the Clutter - The most important ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) [![islandswbridge2](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/islandswbridge2.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/luxury-amenities-enhancing-a-luxurious-lifestyle-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) ## [LUXURY AMENITIES ENHANCING A LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE AT THE ISLANDS ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/luxury-amenities-enhancing-a-luxurious-lifestyle-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) September 26, 2018 If beautiful waterfront property surrounded by breathtaking nature preserves showcasing the essence of Florida living interests you, then The Islands on the Manatee River may be just the sanctuary you’ve been waiting for. The Islands on the Manatee River community offers beautiful custom homes by ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/luxury-amenities-enhancing-a-luxurious-lifestyle-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) [![Novarra_dini_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_dini_small.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara-0) ## [The Beauty of an Arthur Rutenberg Home](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara-0) September 7, 2018 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 ... 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[SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/10-reasons-building-a-custom-new-home-provides-more-value) [![The-Islands-Windward-8908-web](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/The-Islands-Windward-8908-web.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/create-your-custom-outdoor-living-space-to-enjoy-the-beautiful-scenery-and-floridas-weather) ## [Create Your Custom Outdoor Living Space To Enjoy Florida's ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/create-your-custom-outdoor-living-space-to-enjoy-the-beautiful-scenery-and-floridas-weather) August 13, 2018 One of the biggest benefits to living in Florida is the beautiful weather we experience year-round. Warm winters and hot summers mean you can take advantage of Florida's outdoor living spaces with family and friends year round.So, it’s no surprise that most wish to take advantage of the weather as ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/create-your-custom-outdoor-living-space-to-enjoy-the-beautiful-scenery-and-floridas-weather) [![Corindi-Pool-into-great-room (1).jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Corindi-Pool-into-great-room%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/entertaining-is-made-easy-with-these-custom-outdoor-living-areas) ## [Entertaining is made easy with these Custom Outdoor living areas](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/entertaining-is-made-easy-with-these-custom-outdoor-living-areas) July 20, 2018 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, Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Lee Wetherington ... 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[SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/who-do-you-rank-as-sarasotas-top-homebuilders) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/ArthurRutenberg61215.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/waterfront-custom-home-builder-sarasota-arthur-rutenberg) ## [Waterfront Custom Home Builder Sarasota: Arthur Rutenberg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/waterfront-custom-home-builder-sarasota-arthur-rutenberg) March 23, 2018 If you're looking for a custom home builder to design your dream waterfront home in Sarasota, Fl, check out Arthur Rutenberg Homes. 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