River Wilderness

Real Estate

The residences of River Wilderness number approximately 715 homes. With the completion of the new Rivé Isle enclave, the community will grow to 853 homes. The Rivé Isle neighborhood is master-planned for estate-sized house lots with views of nature preserves and the Manatee River.

• Three maintenance-free sections containing just over 100 single-family homes
  • Prices range from the low $150,000s to $250,000
  • Majority of homes are on half-acre or one-third-acre lots
  • Views of preserve, lakefront, or golf course are available
• Single-family homes, ranging from $250,000 to over $1 million
• Call for an up-to-date summary of available properties

Amenities Description

• Private, gated golf and waterfront community
• 24-hour gatehouse attendants
• Limited to 300 golf memberships
• 18-hole Ted McAnlis-designed championship golf course
• Extensive practice facilities
  • Flat-top, turf driving range with 20 stations
  • Unlimited, free range balls for members
  • Separate putting and chipping areas, plus separate practice sand trap
  • Hole No. 19,  practice par-4 featuring 375 yards of fairway to green
• 27,000-sf clubhouse
  • Country club restaurant, lounge and banquet facilities
  • Fine and casual dining, Golfer’s grille and bar
  • Pro shop staffed by PGA professionals
  • Men’s and ladies locker rooms and lounges
  • Club dining and specialty dining events
  • Art classes, card groups, group excursions
• 3,800-sf fitness center, recently completely renovated
  • All levels of fitness, tennis and swimming programs from beginner to the advanced athlete pursuing a healthy lifestyle
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Fitness director and massage therapist on staff
  • Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool and cabana area
  • Country club restaurant, lounge and banquet facilities
  • Lighted Har-Tru tennis courts

Rivé Isle Amenities, currently under construction

• Private gated community on a 225-acre island
  • Gently winding streets with cobbled crosswalks
  • Graceful, balustraded bridges spanning harbor waters
  • Lush landscaping on all common areas
• Future River Lodge overlooking the Manatee River
• Outdoor cooking facilities
• Community dock area, boat launch
• Community boat ramp
• Children’s tot lot
• Private memberships at River Wilderness Country Club
• Rivé Isle homes will range from approximately $1 million to $3.5 million

Area Description

The area is home to many points of interest and a vast array of shopping. Ellenton Premium Outlets, Sarasota’s famed St. Armands Circle, and the Tampa International Mall are all favored by discerning shoppers.

Awards & Honors

• Named a Green Golf Community, ‘Steward Level,’ by GolfCourseHome® Network, 2008
• Named one of “Florida’s Top 50 Golf Courses,” by Florida Golfer magazine
• River Wilderness golf course has earned Audubon Sanctuary status

Golf Course Home Green Community

• Green Golf Community: Vanguard

Nearest Airport

• Sarasota
• St. Petersburg
• Tampa International, 50 minutes

Driving Directions

From Interstate I-75 (Northbound and Southbound)

• Follow I-75 to exit 224 (Ellenton exit)
• At bottom of exit ramp, turn left onto U.S. Highway 301 North
• After approximately 3 miles, turn right onto Old Tampa Road
• Entrance to River Wilderness is 2.5 miles on right

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