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If you have always dreamed of waterfront living with a view of the gorgeous Manatee River, The Islands is the place to be. Located conveniently just to the east of I-75 and immediately next to the Fort Hamer Bridge, The Islands is the perfect community for you to spend your retirement days, or to ...

Living at The Islands puts you into close proximity to so many things to do and places to go throughout the Lakewood Ranch and Tampa Bay area. Here are five great places to visit in The Tampa Bay area:

If you're a Florida Suncoast fishing enthusiast (or soon to be one), you understand how few experiences compare to dropping a fishing line in Florida waters on a blue-skied day. Whether fishing from a pier, a bridge, or pristine coastline, Sarasota is bound to have the fishing spot that works for ...

Looking for ways to stay cool this summer and entertain the kids. Check out some of these great places to keep cool and let off steam.

Summer time is upon us. Discover all of the fun things that you can do with your kids this summer. Living on the water offers more than just boating and fishing, you and your family can also enjoy these top ten area activities as well.

Located on the beautiful Manatee River, The Islands community offers a host of leisure activities to fill your time. From boating to biking and golfing, you’re sure to find leisurely activities to fill your time when you live at The Islands! Some of the most popular leisure activities can be found ...

If you own a boat, having a private dock has many advantages over keeping your boat in a marina. At The Islands on the Manatee River, you can add a private dock if you’d like, and enjoy the following boating advantages:

The Islands on the Manatee River is located near several parks where you can enjoy native wildlife, hike, kayak or canoe, or just relax. The following parks are conveniently located near The Islands: