--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | florida waterfront living description: florida waterfront living | 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 [![AdobeStock_26369641](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_26369641.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) ## [THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOVING TO FLORIDA’S GULF COAST](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) July 15, 2020 The Gulf Coast is less developed and crowded than the east coast of Florida. Because of that, you’ll experience a more easygoing pace of life and you’ll get to where you want to go more easily. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) [![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) [![Windward-cropped](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Images/Windward-cropped.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-homes-for-sale-in-southwest-fl) ## [Move-In-Ready Luxury Homes for Sale in Southwest FL](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-homes-for-sale-in-southwest-fl) November 29, 2018 Building a custom home can be very exciting as you can add all your unique tastes and ideas to your home. It also can take some time to complete and you may need to move quickly. This is where a luxury model home would be perfect to suit your needs. The Islands on the Manatee River features 3 ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-homes-for-sale-in-southwest-fl) [![Landscaping Ideas](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/landscaping102015.png)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/landscaping-ideas-for-your-florida-home) ## [Landscaping Ideas for Your Florida Home](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/landscaping-ideas-for-your-florida-home) October 29, 2018 When you live in the gated waterfront community of The Islands on the Manatee River in tropical Florida, you're surrounded by beautiful scenery and treated to spectacular waterfront views daily. Enhancing your views with creative landscaping ideas and implementation not only benefits the personal ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/landscaping-ideas-for-your-florida-home) [![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) [![boatingdestinations](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/boatingdestinations.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boat-docking-options-at-a-waterfront-community-near-lakewood-ranch) ## [Boat Docking Options at the Waterfront Community The Islands](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boat-docking-options-at-a-waterfront-community-near-lakewood-ranch) September 17, 2018 Love the idea of finding your own special fishing hole? Enjoy the community of other boaters? The ultimate boating community is The Islands on the Manatee River which offers direct access to the beautiful Manatee River and a short boat ride out to the Gulf of Mexico. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/boat-docking-options-at-a-waterfront-community-near-lakewood-ranch) [![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 ... 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