This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a den offers a pool, a water view, and standout storm protection with impact windows and doors plus automated hurricane screens on the covered lanai. Enjoy an easy indoor outdoor layout with a pocket sliding door that opens wide to the lanai and view. The kitchen is finished with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, an island, a single basin undermount sink, upgraded pendants and chandelier, and a custom pantry. Inside, wood look tile flooring pairs with tray ceiling detail, quartz countertops throughout, and upgraded carpet in the bedrooms. The primary suite includes a barn door and a custom walk in closet. Comfort and efficiency upgrades include a smart thermostat, UV light in the furnace, and spray foam insulation. Outdoors, the pavered lanai is set up for an outdoor kitchen with pre plumb, complemented by the pool and water view, plus a Google Nest doorbell. The laundry room includes added cabinetry, and the garage features epoxy floors. HOA COVERS: Lawn care, Swimming Pool and Spa, Fitness Center, Clubhouse with Catering Kitchen, PickleBall, Bocce Ball, Manager, Onsite Activities Director, Security Gates. LOCATION: Centrally located. Just outside the gates are A+ schools, Gullett Elementary, Lakewood Ranch High School, and Mona Jain Middle School, LECOM, & Manatee Tech East Campus. Minutes to shopping, restaurants, gyms, salons, bars, etc. Minutes to downtown, Sarasota International Airport, the top rated beaches in the country, UTC Shopping.