Under contract-accepting backup offers. LIVE ON VACATION NOW! Fall in love with this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 2BR/2BA ground-floor condo, perfectly positioned with the community pool right in your backyard! Bright, cheerful, and MOVE-IN READY, enjoy soaring CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, LUXURY VINYL plank floors, and a private screened lanai surrounded by lush, tropical greenery. The kitchen has been remodeled with BRAND NEW TOP OF THE LINE LG APPLIANCES, plenty of counter space, a handy pantry, and a cozy breakfast nook that's perfect for morning coffee! Both bedrooms have brand-new carpet, and the split plan provides wonderful privacy with a guest suite featuring a pocket door. The spacious primary suite boasts a large walk-in closet and dual vanities, pure comfort and style! You'll love having your own 1-car garage, plus plenty of guest parking. New roofs are being completed now, adding even more value and peace of mind. LOW HOA fees include cable & internet, and you can even see the heated community pool right from your lanai! As part of Tara Preserve, you'll also enjoy the clubhouse, larger resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, and public golf - all with no mandatory membership! Ideally located, this condo puts everything at your fingertips; just 6 miles to University Town Center (UTC) for world-class shopping and dining, 16 miles to Anna Maria Island for sugar-sand beaches and sunsets, and about 23 miles to Siesta Key, one of the top-rated beaches in the country. Easy access to I-75 puts everything within reach: downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, golf, parks, and over 180 restaurants in a 4-mile radius. The perfect mix of location, lifestyle, and low maintenance; start living your Florida dream today!