--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | Lee Wetherington description: Lee Wetherington | 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 [![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) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Windward%20Rive%20Isle-cropped.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-beauty-of-a-lee-wetherington-home) ## [The Beauty of a Lee Wetherington Home](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-beauty-of-a-lee-wetherington-home) August 31, 2018 [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-beauty-of-a-lee-wetherington-home) [![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) [![Novarra_odl_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_odl_small.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/what-are-my-building-options-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) ## [Award Winning Builders at The Islands on the Manatee River](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/what-are-my-building-options-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) July 27, 2018 The Islands on the Manatee River is a private waterfront community that brings together three of the biggest names in southern homebuilding to provide you with a tremendous selection of luxury home designs. You will find several different aesthetic styles highlighted by the likes of Arthur ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/what-are-my-building-options-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) [![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 ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/entertaining-is-made-easy-with-these-custom-outdoor-living-areas) [![Model for specs panel-1.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Model%20for%20specs%20panel-1.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/new-home-builders-in-sarasota-florida) ## [Custom New Home Builders in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/new-home-builders-in-sarasota-florida) July 6, 2018 Before you purchase a new home, you will want to shop various builders, as each builder has a signature style specific to that company. There are some renowned new home builders in Sarasota that are making a big splash near the waterfront. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/new-home-builders-in-sarasota-florida) [![Kayak-brochure.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Kayak-brochure.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-waterfront-homes-available-in-a-community-near-lakewood-ranch) ## [Amazing Benefits of a  Luxury Waterfront Home near Lakewood Ranch](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-waterfront-homes-available-in-a-community-near-lakewood-ranch) June 25, 2018 Thanks to the Fort Hamer Bridge, our new development of luxury waterfront homes are now located at an extremely convenient distance from Lakewood Ranch. Whether you work in Lakewood Ranch or simply enjoy having quick access to the many amenities of the town, the new access provided by the bridge ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/move-in-ready-luxury-waterfront-homes-available-in-a-community-near-lakewood-ranch) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Windward%20Rive%20Isle-cropped.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-new-windward-model-is-now-under-construction-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) ## [The new Windward model is now under construction at The Islands ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-new-windward-model-is-now-under-construction-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) September 29, 2017 The new Windward model is now under construction at The Islands on the Manatee River, one of the unique communities in Southwest Florida. Thousands of runners recently ran across the new Fort Hamer Bridge and through the community to herald the completion of the long-anticipated bridge across the ... 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