Set aside your worries, turn your mind on vacation mode, and move right in! This beautifully updated, maintenance-free home is located in a resort setting with plenty of activities and new friends to meet. The home features a cheerful kitchen with updated cabinets, counters, tile backsplash, and newer stainless-steel appliances. There's also a handy prep island, under cabinet lighting, and a new sink with a tall pull-down faucet and under-sink reverse osmosis system. The kitchen is surrounded by the welcoming dining area, living room, and family room. Beyond the family room lies the bright, comfortable Florida room where you can enjoy your morning coffee in air-conditioned comfort and with a view of the great outdoors. The spacious primary bedroom has its own entrance to the Florida room, as well as a walk-in closet and ensuite with dual sinks, water closet, and shower. Grab bars provide added safety and peace of mind. Your guests will enjoy their own privacy in a separate bedroom and second bath on the opposite side of the house. A laundry room with utility tub and a newer washer & dryer make laundry chores a bit more fun. A newer, high-efficiency heat pump water heater doesn't just save big on electric bills- it even helps to keep the garage cooler! Modern, easy-care interlocking floor tiles were just installed in the garage. Outdoors, you'll find brick-paver patios in the front and the rear... plenty of spaces to sit back and enjoy the gorgeous Florida weather! You'll appreciate the savings on insurance premiums with the home's newer roof (with money-saving third nail installation) and impact-resistant windows. It's just a short stroll out your back door to a lovely community dock (beneath the towering oaks) that overlooks a peaceful lake with birds and other wildlife. Reasonable community fees include a spacious, renovated clubhouse with full kitchen and dining area, dance floor, library, heated pool, tennis courts & pickleball, fitness center, cable TV and internet, trash pickup, grounds/ lawn maintenance, public insurance, reclaimed irrigation, and exterior maintenance (except roof). No more lawn or painting chores means more time for fun and relaxation! This gated community features huge oaks, winding streets, and walking trails amidst the lush landscaping and scenic lakes. Besides offering lots of neighborhood activities, Garden Lakes is in a great location that's convenient to I-75, Sarasota, and University Town Center mall. Golf courses in the area are plentiful, too- the semi-private Peridia Golf and Country Club is less than 5 minutes away. It's a great place to play a quick round with friends and enjoy lunch, or maybe indulge in the lavish Sunday brunch in the club’s restaurant. Publix, Aldi, Walmart, and Sam's Club are close by- as well as the library, post office, and just about anything else you need. Come see this fantastic hidden gem today!