The Islands on the Manatee River is a private master-planned, 24-hour gated, golf and boating community near Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. It abounds in rich lifestyle enhancements for active adults, retirees and families. You will notice the difference when you first pass through our private gate. As the only private gated golf and boating new home community on Florida’s west coast, The Islands on the Manatee River provides homeowners with an added layer of privacy, security and prestige. Featuring waterfront lots near Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida. Visitors to The Islands on the Manatee River are quickly enchanted by its tranquil setting blending beautifully appointed luxury living with the genteel landscape offered by the quiet waters and surroundings. Here, nature takes center stage throughout this master-planned community with beautiful scenery including majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss and enchanting views of the Manatee River.
The Islands on the Manatee River is conveniently located in close proximity to Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Tampa and St. Petersburg and is an easy drive to Gulf beaches. Buyers can choose from a fine selection of estate homesites with your choice of views including nature preserves, interior harbors or the Manatee River. Docks are available on almost all of our waterfront homesites. Build your dream home utilizing John Cannon Homes, the finest builder on Florida’s west coast. The Baylee and The Corindi (coming soon) are two of our John Cannon model homes built in this amazing community. Let me give you a tour.
The Concession Golf Club and Residences
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The Concession Residences is a luxury gated community with 236 large single family home sites. The natural setting offers expansive lake and preserve views from every home site. With home sites starting at half-acre and almost half of them one acre or larger in size, residents are assured stately living in a gated, secure, peaceful environment. Build your John Cannon custom estate at The Concession from the $800s, plus homesite.
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Siesta Enclave
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Siesta Drive and Wisconsin Lane in one of Sarasota's most sought after neighborhoods, "west of Trail" minutes from Siesta Key and downtown Sarasota.
Located just minutes away from Siesta Key's white sand beaches and vibrant nightlife, is where you'll find this exclusive enclave of only eight homesites, where Jason Suedhof of John Cannon Homes, will help design and build you the home of your dreams.
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The homes will feature the Spanish Caribbean Revival architectural style, a design theme that includes arched openings, barrel tile roofs and soaring ceilings with exposed beams – a beautiful pairing of classic elements found in the Caribbean and seaside villas of Italy, Spain and California.
Additionally, each home will highlight John’s signature style: his vision and ability to create spaces that transition effortlessly from refined and comfortable indoor spaces to playful outdoor entertaining areas allowing for Florida living at its finest.
John Cannon’s commitment to stunning design and home building stands the test of time with enduring quality, sophistication and attention to detail. Among countless accolades over three decades, John Cannon Homes has received over 250 Parade of Homes awards and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Readers’ Choice award for 24 consecutive years. He has built more than 1,380 homes in Southwest Florida’s finest communities and more than 372 custom waterfront homes. His dedication and personal involvement is reflected in the significant value his homes provide for both their owners and the communities where they are located.
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The Lake Club/Vineyards
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The Lake Club located in Lakewood Ranch is the highly acclaimed master-planned community where Manatee and Sarasota counties meet. Now open is John Cannon's The Akarra III model in The Vineyards.
Upon entering the Lake Club, you will notice a sense of tranquility as you pass a beautifully landscaped entryway and travel along a scenic drive to the grand clubhouse. The Lake Club offers Tuscan themed water views throughout. Build your John Cannon custom home in The Lake Club for $800s plus homesite.
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Experience the beauty and elegance of Rosedale Golf and Country Club the moment you pass through the 24-hour manned gatehouse and travel down the signature boulevard lined with 80-foot tall pine and oak trees. This neighborhood features estate-sized homesites with no CDD fees, situated among majestic oaks and preserves.
You can build a John Cannon custom home from the $500's plus homesite.
MiraBay
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This gated waterfront community offers a unique blend of coastal architecture, upscale amenities and first-class services in a relaxed and connected community. MiraBay’s residences surround a 135-acre saltwater lagoon, with private fitness, swimming and tennis facilities, community clubhouse and a 1,000-acre mangrove forest. Many homes boast direct canal or lagoon frontage and boat docks while all residents enjoy easy access to world-class boating and fishing on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Spectacular living at MiraBay in your custom John Cannon home from $900s plus homesite.
Stonelake Ranch
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Only 20 minutes from downtown Tampa, Stonelake Ranch is a private community that combines expansive rolling hills with breathtaking lake views and offers an array of outdoor activities to its residents. Encompassing 685 acres on Lake Thonotosassa and home to only 163 families, many of the custom homes on 1 ½ to 14 acres will line the lakeshore of this gated, residential community. Build your John Cannon custom home at Stonelake Ranch from the $800s plus homesite.
Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch
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Country Club East is a private, gated community located within Lakewood Ranch that offers pristine landscaping and panoramic views with single family homes. The preserved wetlands and woodlands weave throughout the neighborhoods to present nature at its very best. Amenities includes golf course, and Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club memberships are available.Homes in Country Club East, from $500s plus homesite.
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Gracious country living only five miles east of I-75, The Forest encompasses 270 acres of pines, oaks, recreational lakes, wetland preserves along with wildlife and bird habitats. Low-impact guidelines protect the integrity of the land, providing for expansive preserve areas and natural filtration of water. Build your cutom John Cannon Home at The Forest for $800s plus homesite.
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Beyond the entrance and winding drive of this gated community, over 700 acres are accentuated by 100 acres of lakes, pines, palms and old oak hammocks that also provide canopies above the landscaped streets. Only 262 homes define this exclusive and intimate setting, 200 with direct golf course views.
Membership in The Founders Golf Club offers 18 holes of signature Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed "core" golf and the amenities of a private club. Build your custom John Cannon Home at The Founders Club from $900s plus homesite.
Your own Homesite
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If you’re planning to build on a lot you own, it’s important to know that the Builder you’re working with brings continuity and consistency to the process. From preliminary designs through final construction, they are involved every step of the way and that attention is paid to every detail necessary to deliver the home of your dreams.
That’s been the hallmark of John Cannon Homes, a custom home builder located in Sarasota, FL, for nearly 30 years. Over that time, John Cannon Homes has designed and built nearly 1,350 homes in Southwest Florida, more than 350 of them waterfront properties. The experience and expertise John Cannon Homes brings to every custom home we design and build is unequalled.
We welcome the opportunity to speak with you and explain the many advantages of our Design|Build process. Before you make any decisions, we’ll be happy to take you on a tour of current job sites to see for yourself how our approach to design and construction works.
Legacy Estates at Esplanade on Palmer Ranch
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Legacy Estates on Palmer Ranch, a gated enclave of 145 estate sized homes. Legacy Estates is located just off Honore Avenue and is reached by means of a long picturesque drive. The community is dotted with pristine lakes, mature oak trees and quiet preserves, and offers its own dog park and direct access to Sarasota's popular Legacy Trail
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