River Wilderness Community and The Club at River Wilderness are separate entities. Membership in the club is not required to live in RW. RW is an established community with mature landscaping and winding tree-lined streets. The Club offers golf, tennis, social activities, pickle ball, pool and more. Boat and RV storage are located in the community. For the nature lovers, abundant wildlife. There are two 24-hour manned gates. CLUB MBRSHIP IS OPTIONAL. There is a COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP that is open to the entire community and provides direct access to the Manatee River. RW is strategically located between Sarasota and St. Pete/Tampa. There is, access to 2 airports (45 min.) several hospitals are available to the north and south. The newly constructed Ft Hammer Park located on the beautiful Manatee River is just minutes south of the front gate and features a boat ramp, fishing pier plus picnic pavilion. Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota are near-by where fine dining and shopping are within easy reach. The very popular Ellenton Outlet Mall offers designer brands at discount prices and is only 10 minutes away. A new shopping complex was recently built offering Lowes, HomeGoods and an upscale nail spa as well as several other stores and restaurants. No trucks in driveway overnight in RW.