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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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 ...
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    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.
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    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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    For residents of The Islands and Lakewood Ranch communities, the completion of the new Fort Hamer Bridge will open up new, exciting opportunities and easy access across the Manatee River.
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