--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | fort hamer bridge description: fort hamer bridge | 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 [![RH_Gate_VerC_SRGB](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/RH_Gate_VerC_SRGB.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rio-vista-estates) ## [Final Phase Now Open - Rio Vista Estates](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rio-vista-estates) July 3, 2019 Live the life you have always dreamed along Florida’s immaculate Sun Coast at The Islands on the Manatee River. Now into our final phase we have just released Rio Vista Estates are most prestigious neighborhood in The Islands. Rio Vista Estates features 65 homesites, all waterfront. This unique ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rio-vista-estates) [![](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 ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/how-long-is-the-boat-ride-from-your-waterfront-property-near-lakewood-ranch-to-the-gulf-of-mexico) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/FortHammerBridge.png)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/fort-hamer-bridge-is-scheduled-to-open-october-18th) ## [Fort Hamer Bridge is scheduled to open October 18th](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/fort-hamer-bridge-is-scheduled-to-open-october-18th) October 11, 2017 The long-anticipated Fort Hamer Bridge on the Manatee River is now scheduled to open Oct. 18. The bridge will link Fort Hamer Road on the north shore and Upper Manatee River Road on the south shore, providing a north-south route spanning the Manatee River that will be an alternative to Interstate ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/fort-hamer-bridge-is-scheduled-to-open-october-18th) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/FortHamer-bridge.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/1500-expected-for-fort-hamer-bridge-run) ## [1,500 expected for Fort Hamer Bridge run](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/1500-expected-for-fort-hamer-bridge-run) June 16, 2017 There could be as many as 1,500 runners taking part in the inaugural Fort Hamer Bridge 5K and 10K runs. The event, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 26 prior to the grand opening of the bridge to vehicle traffic, is stirring excitement in the running community. “It’s unbelievable,” event planner Doug ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/1500-expected-for-fort-hamer-bridge-run) [![AdobeStock_52739231-1.jpeg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/blog-files/AdobeStock_52739231-1.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/lakewood-ranchs-menu-a-guide-to-fine-dining-in-the-area) ## [Lakewood Ranch’s Menu: A Guide to Fine Dining in the Area](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/lakewood-ranchs-menu-a-guide-to-fine-dining-in-the-area) April 19, 2017 Looking for the perfect place for Sunday brunch? Or maybe a lively night out on the town? Life at the Islands is blissfully secluded, and while living on the water is a dream come true, what happens when unexpected company arrives? Or if the girls want to grab lunch while the men play golf? Nobody ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/lakewood-ranchs-menu-a-guide-to-fine-dining-in-the-area) [![Lakewood Ranch fishing.jpeg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/blog-files/Lakewood%20Ranch%20fishing.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/upgrade-options-for-your-luxury-new-construction-home-near-lakewood-ranch) ## [Upgrade Options for your Luxury new Construction Home near ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/upgrade-options-for-your-luxury-new-construction-home-near-lakewood-ranch) March 9, 2017 There are so many great family-friendly communities tucked away in Manatee County that combine nature with modern amenities that it can be difficult to choose which one is perfect for you. Places built by forward thinkers who wanted to create planned communities that preserved the beautiful Florida ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/upgrade-options-for-your-luxury-new-construction-home-near-lakewood-ranch) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/FortHamer.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rain-is-no-match-for-lifechanging-32-million-manatee-county-project) ## [Rain Is No Match for “Lifechanging” $32 Million Manatee County ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rain-is-no-match-for-lifechanging-32-million-manatee-county-project) December 23, 2015 Project manager Tom Charles admits to feeling good about the progress of the $32.69 million bridge project that will link Lakewood Ranch and Parrish, giving Manatee County another much needed north-south corridor. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/rain-is-no-match-for-lifechanging-32-million-manatee-county-project) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/FortHammerBridge.png)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/a-23-million-bridge-really-does-change-everything) ## [A $23 Million Bridge Really Does Change Everything](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/a-23-million-bridge-really-does-change-everything) November 13, 2015 The golden shovels of dirt were tossed in March 2015 and construction is scheduled for completion in early 2017. The Fort Hamer Bridge over the Manatee River near Sarasota is quickly becoming a reality. This long-anticipated project is much more than just a two-lane bridge with paved bike lanes and ... 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