--- title: The Islands Blog | Florida Waterfront Homes | spend the day in the florida outdoors description: spend the day in the florida outdoors | 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 [![AdobeStock_26369641](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_26369641.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) ## [THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOVING TO FLORIDA’S GULF COAST](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) July 15, 2020 The Gulf Coast is less developed and crowded than the east coast of Florida. Because of that, you’ll experience a more easygoing pace of life and you’ll get to where you want to go more easily. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/moving-to-florida) [![boatingdestinations.jpeg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/boatingdestinations.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-best-ways-to-spend-the-day-in-the-florida-outdoors) ## [The Best Ways to Spend the Day in the Florida Outdoors](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-best-ways-to-spend-the-day-in-the-florida-outdoors) November 14, 2018 Florida is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Surrounded on three sides by ocean waters, (the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Florida Straits), and blessed with more than its share of sunny skies, the state offers a treasure trove of ways to enjoy its natural wonders through outdoor activities. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/the-best-ways-to-spend-the-day-in-the-florida-outdoors) [![AdobeStock_122890328](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_122890328.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/best-places-to-fish-in-the-bradenton-area) ## [Best Places to Fish in the Bradenton Area](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/best-places-to-fish-in-the-bradenton-area) October 24, 2018 The Bradenton area is well known for its outstanding fishing venues. Whether you'd prefer to fish off a pier or the shore or take your boat out, you'll have plenty of destinations from which to choose. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/best-places-to-fish-in-the-bradenton-area) [![siestakey.jpg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/siestakey.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/10-things-to-love-about-sarasota-bradenton) ## [10 Things to Love About Sarasota | Bradenton](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/10-things-to-love-about-sarasota-bradenton) October 22, 2018 Florida’s Suncoast lifestyle offers a unique combination of art, culture, and a breadth of outdoor activities that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you long for the natural beauty of the Myakka treetops, the honey tinged creativity of a perfect cocktail or the sonic delight of every Verdi ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/10-things-to-love-about-sarasota-bradenton) [![tampa-riverwalk](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/tampa-riverwalk.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/take-a-day-trip-5-best-places-to-visit-in-tampa) ## [Take a Day Trip: 5 Best Places to Visit in Tampa](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/take-a-day-trip-5-best-places-to-visit-in-tampa) July 16, 2018 Living at The Islands puts you into close proximity to so many things to do and places to go throughout the Lakewood Ranch and Tampa Bay area. Here are five great places to visit in The Tampa Bay area: [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/take-a-day-trip-5-best-places-to-visit-in-tampa) [![DON’T HAVE A BOAT_ WHERE TO GO FISHING IN THE SARASOTA AREA-1.jpeg](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/DON%E2%80%99T%20HAVE%20A%20BOAT_%20WHERE%20TO%20GO%20FISHING%20IN%20THE%20SARASOTA%20AREA-1.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/dont-have-a-boat-where-to-go-fishing-in-the-sarasota-area) ## [Don’t Have a Boat? Where to go Fishing in the Sarasota Area](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/dont-have-a-boat-where-to-go-fishing-in-the-sarasota-area) June 22, 2018 If you're a Florida Suncoast fishing enthusiast (or soon to be one), you understand how few experiences compare to dropping a fishing line in Florida waters on a blue-skied day. Whether fishing from a pier, a bridge, or pristine coastline, Sarasota is bound to have the fishing spot that works for ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/dont-have-a-boat-where-to-go-fishing-in-the-sarasota-area) [![splash-pad](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/splash-pad.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/stay-cool-and-keep-the-kids-busy-this-summer-at-these-fun-filled-splash-parks) ## [Stay Cool And Keep The Kids Busy This Summer At These Fun Filled ...](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/stay-cool-and-keep-the-kids-busy-this-summer-at-these-fun-filled-splash-parks) June 18, 2018 Looking for ways to stay cool this summer and entertain the kids. Check out some of these great places to keep cool and let off steam. [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/stay-cool-and-keep-the-kids-busy-this-summer-at-these-fun-filled-splash-parks) [![AdobeStock_55380732](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/Images/AdobeStock_55380732.jpeg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-leisurely-activities-near-the-islands-community) ## [Top 5 Leisurely Activities Near The Islands Community](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-leisurely-activities-near-the-islands-community) June 4, 2018 Located on the beautiful Manatee River, The Islands community offers a host of leisure activities to fill your time. From boating to biking and golfing, you’re sure to find leisurely activities to fill your time when you live at The Islands! Some of the most popular leisure activities can be found ... [SEE MORE](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/top-5-leisurely-activities-near-the-islands-community) [![f784981de47c73b7df8c5b1b8f9b0323](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/hubfs/f784981de47c73b7df8c5b1b8f9b0323.jpg)](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/parks-and-preserves-to-visit-near-the-islands-community) ## [Parks and Preserves to Visit Near The Islands Community](https://blog.theislandsrealty.com/parks-and-preserves-to-visit-near-the-islands-community) May 31, 2018 The Islands on the Manatee River is located near several parks where you can enjoy native wildlife, hike, kayak or canoe, or just relax. 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