--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | private golf community description: private golf community | 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 [![ellenton-premium-outlets-07](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/ellenton-premium-outlets-07.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/fun-area-amenities-to-enjoy-near-parrish-florida) ## [Fun Area Amenities to Enjoy Near Parrish, Florida](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/fun-area-amenities-to-enjoy-near-parrish-florida) September 1, 2020 The Parrish area of Southwest Florida has plenty of fun activities and attractions. 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