Description: Boat Dock Approved!! Cul-de-sac home-site in The Islands. No interior bridges to be concerned with for those with high-profile boats. Just 500' feet (approximately) to the River's Channel - see image. The Islands, a beautiful boating community, encompasses 3 special neighborhood all in a private/gated (manned 24/7) area located on the Manatee River leading to the Gulf of Mexico. This particular site (Lot 50) is in sought-after Rio Vista Estates. Imagine your boat in your backyard docked directly behind your home. Fish off your dock, kayak, paddle board, jet ski or take your special someone for an intimate boat ride directly toward the sunset West to the Gulf. Many dock & dine establishments along the river. Rio Vista is a separately gated area of the community with a grand entrance through brick-paved winding roads; once complete, only 65 homes will be part of this island neighborhood. Homes in Rio Vista are stately with a minimum sq. ft. requirement of 3,200 on canals/harbors (such as with lots 49 & 50). Choose from one of our 7 featured builders or have your own home builder apply for acceptance.