10 February, 2021
Living on the water is the very centerpiece of the Florida experience, the essence of what brings visitors here from around the world. With private backyard boat docks and miles of river and gulf waters to explore, The Islands on the Manatee River offers residents the ultimate boating lifestyle in a secluded, thoughtfully designed community. Moor your boat just outside your back door, launch your kayak or paddleboard for a gentle spin, or enjoy a refreshing beverage overlooking the river at day’s end while watching majestic birds circle overhead. Magnificent custom homes sited on ½-acre-plus waterfront lots, stunning natural surroundings, and amenities tailored to the enjoyment of the outdoors all combine to create the kind of simple, yet elegant, lifestyle that many only dream of.
Residents enter The Islands on the Manatee River from the Fort Hamer Bridge via the community’s gated entry. Amenities include the waterfront River Lodge, where residents and their guests can gather to eat, drink, play games and watch collegiate rowing teams training on the river. In addition to a community dock and launch, the facility includes an inviting great room with a grand fireplace, a bar area, large-screen televisions, card tables, and a catering kitchen. An outdoor fire pit, barbecue areas and seating are provided for picnickers, as well. An expansive covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and a large deck area provides for watching relaxing sunrises. The business center at The River Lodge is equipped with WiFi, computer access, newspapers and magazines, and the fitness center offers cardio and weight-training equipment with a terrific view of the river. Residents of The Islands also have a choice of memberships in several private nearby country clubs that feature golf courses, tennis courts, fitness facilities and more.
Florida’s sunny climate and lush green landscape provide the perfect setting for golf enthusiasts to practice their beloved sport all year long. Within the gates of The Islands on the Manatee River is The Club at River Wilderness, a privately owned semi-private Golf & Country Club. The Club features an 18-hole championship golf course, fully equipped athletic center, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, and a grand clubhouse featuring extraordinary dining as well as banquet and catering facilities. They have a number of membership categories for you to consider and are certain to have one that will appeal to your lifestyle.
To change things up, residents of The Islands on the Manatee River primed for a day on the links can choose from among scores of other beautiful and challenging world class golf courses nestled nearby, all designed to take full advantage of exquisite views of the natural surroundings in addition to their superb private country clubs.
