--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | Our Builders description: Our Builders | 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 [![Novarra_dini_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_dini_small.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara-0) ## [The Beauty of an Arthur Rutenberg Home](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara-0) September 7, 2018 The Novara at The Islands on the Manatee River in Harbourside, features a 47’ wide Great Room/Casual Dining/Kitchen which is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with your family in this luxurious custom home. The island kitchen, casual dining and great room open onto a huge lanai with a wall ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara-0) [![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) [![Novara-elev](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novara-elev.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-style-behind-arthur-rutenberg-homes) ## [The Style Behind Arthur Rutenberg Homes](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-style-behind-arthur-rutenberg-homes) April 20, 2018 Arthur Rutenberg homes are known for their stylish elegance, craftsmanship, and lasting value. It’s been a respected name in Florida homebuilding since 1953, and each home the company builds reflect its dedication and experience, from its award-winning model homes to your home. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-style-behind-arthur-rutenberg-homes) [![Novarra_dini_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_dini_small.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/waterfront-homes-by-arthur-rutenberg-near-lakewood-ranch-fl) ## [Waterfront Homes by Arthur Rutenberg Near Lakewood Ranch, FL](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/waterfront-homes-by-arthur-rutenberg-near-lakewood-ranch-fl) February 9, 2018 [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/waterfront-homes-by-arthur-rutenberg-near-lakewood-ranch-fl) [![Novarra_odl_small.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Novarra_odl_small.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara) ## [The Novara at The Islands on the Manatee River in Harbourside, ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara) October 6, 2017 The Novara at The Islands on the Manatee River in Harbourside, recently won the 2017 Parade of Homes in the following categories: Best Curb Appeal, Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, Best Floor Plan, Best Architectural Detail and BEST OVERALL. The home features a 47’ wide Great Room/Casual ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/thenovara) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/file-2532245441-jpg/blog-files/post2-770x262.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-islands-builders-arthur-rutenberg-homes-new-model) ## [Arthur Rutenberg Homes New Model](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-islands-builders-arthur-rutenberg-homes-new-model) January 21, 2014 Bob Wilson of Arthur Rutenberg Homes has announced the start of construction on his new model, the “Monaco”. The 3 bedroom, den and 3 bath home has 3,147 sq/ft of living area and 4,360 sq/ft in total. The model is scheduled to be completed for the 2014 Parade of Homes. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-islands-builders-arthur-rutenberg-homes-new-model) [![](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hs-fs/hub/465801/file-2392787933.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-islands-preferred-builders) ## [The Islands: Preferred Builders Selected](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-islands-preferred-builders) February 19, 2013 The Islands on the Manatee River is proud to announce its Preferred Builders. Recognized as the finest builders in the area are Arthur Rutenberg Homes and John Cannon Homes. The Builders have already begun construction of their new models and we look forward to their completion. Waterfront Builders ... 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