--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | luxury homes parrish description: luxury homes parrish | 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 [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/DSC_6898-1.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/our-new-neighborhood-rio-vista-estates) ## [Rio Vista Estates - over 75% SOLD OUT](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/our-new-neighborhood-rio-vista-estates) May 24, 2023 We are so excited to that our newest luxury island neighborhood within The Islands on the Manatee River community is currently 75% SOLD OUT. Rio Vista Estates is the place where modern luxury and sophistication meet classic Old World charm and beauty. With 100-year-old brick streets greeting ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/our-new-neighborhood-rio-vista-estates) [![72229Novara1459B_mastersuite](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/72229Novara1459B_mastersuite.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) ## [Staging Tips To Help Sell Your Home Fast](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) September 15, 2020 If you are planning to put your house on the market in the near future, we are sure that the goal is to sell your home as quickly as possible and get your full asking price. Use these tips below in order to set the stage for success for selling your home fast. Clear the Clutter - The most important ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/staging-tips) [![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) [![Front-Elevation](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Front-Elevation.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/things-to-do-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) ## [New River Lodge Now Open - Exclusive to Residents](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/things-to-do-at-the-islands-on-the-manatee-river) December 5, 2018 The new River Lodge at The Islands on the Manatee River is now open. The River Lodge is an exciting new amenity reserved for the exclusive use of The Islands’ residents. This beautiful new lodge greets residents and visitors alike as they arrive over the bridge at the community’s gated entry. As a ... 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[SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-advantages-of-retiring-in-a-private-gated-community) [![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 ... 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