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Swing into Spring at River Vista RV Park & Resort

River Vista - Manatee River Boat

Embrace Everything Offered

Bird’s eye view of River Vista RV Park & Resort on the Little Manatee River

Every morning, residents wake up and embrace the day as they anticipate being with great friends at River Vista RV Park & Resort. Activity options are varied and include everything from playing golf or card games to quilting and bowling. Each happy week culminates on Saturday evening with a cozy campfire, where attendees bring a tasty dish to share.

Spring Flings

Be sure to mark your calendar for these hot Ruskin events to enjoy this Spring:

  • On March 6th, you have the opportunity to be a part of the Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts to promote the awareness and preservation of the West Indian Manatee. Other activities include visual, culinary, and performing arts. Plus, enjoy the waterfront surroundings as you dine.
  • The Wonders of Wildlife Festival is a fundraiser for the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay. They rescue and rehabilitate thousands of animals each year. Come have a family fun day all while helping these beautiful birds! See you at the E.G. Simmons Regional Park on March 21st.
  • On March 28th get ready for the Boozy Bake Shoppe at The Ruskin Drive-In Market for boozy baked goods and artisan goodies from over 40 vendors.
  • On May 1st don’t miss the Ruskin Tomato & Heritage Festival taking place at E.G. Simmons Regional Park. Several bands will be serenading as the tomato eating contest is underway. You will get to peruse the antique cars & trucks, impressive tractors and more.

What To Expect at The Resort

A heron sits on the end of River Vistas outpost.

As a resident or a seasonal visitor and you can take advantage of events happening year-round. There is a special “Activities at River Vista RV Park & Resort,”join here to stay up to date on the fun.

On March 27 at Madeira Beach, set sail on the Calypso Breeze for a tropical island style lunch cruise with open bar.

There are kayak trips that take off from our very own Little Manatee River as this is a beautiful stretch of river that can only be seen by canoe/kayak. Visit the activities calendar so you can join us for Spring activities like bingo, line dancing, coffee hour, quilting, group exercise, and more!

A Love for Live Music

Ron Jackson wins the River Vista Cove’s Got Talent Show and is headed to the finale!

One of the most exciting highlights in March is the Cove’s Got Talent Finale in Sarasota. The winner of our annual River Vista Cove’s Got Talent is Ron Jackson who performed a gorgeous guitar solo and singing act. It’s high-stakes as Ron heads to Camelot East Village on March 25 to compete. First place receives $2,500, $1,000 is granted to second place and $500 for the third-place winner.

In March we show our gratitude with a resident appreciation dinner on March 28th. It will feature the always lovely country & rock singer, Holly Rae. If you haven’t yet, join the River Vista RV Park & Resort Activities Group on Facebook to stay updated and involved with special events.

Join This Vibrant Community

Once the winter is over, some snowbirds return home, but they leave with a wealth of pleasant memories of good times. It’s easy to understand why they look forward to returning year after year. For more information or to make reservations, call 813-645-6037. The address is 2206 Chaney Drive, Ruskin, FL. We can’t wait to host you!

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