LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Welcome to Las Palmas of Sarasota, where resort-style living meets Sarasota’s signature charm. This rarely available END UNIT on the 1st floor, lakeview condo offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached 1 car garage. Step inside to find a bright, open layout with serene preserve, pond, and fountain views from nearly every room. Perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers, this home feels like a private retreat. The interior features upgraded baseboards, warm neutral tones, and a split-bedroom floor plan for comfort and privacy. The guest wing includes two bedrooms with newer flooring and a fully remodeled bathroom, featuring a walk-in shower, quartz vanity, and updated fixtures. The spacious primary suite showcases tranquil pond views, a massive walk-in closet, and a refreshed en-suite bath with quartz vanity and shower/tub combo. The heart of the home is the modern-open kitchen, boasting stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, abundant cabinet space, and a convenient desk nook — all flowing into the formal dining and living spaces. Additional highlights include a large laundry room, carpet-free interiors with laminate, tile flooring, and a screened lanai perfect for alfresco dining with water views. For peace of mind, this beautiful unit was renovated in 2016, with new floors, light fixtures, kitchen appliances, whole interior painted, baseboards, quartz counters in kitchen and bathrooms, custom bathroom cabinets, A/C 2021, washer and dryer 2023, toilets 2023, 2nd bathroom redone by Luxury Baths in 2020. Plus, the community recently completed a new tile roof with no assessment. Las Palmas is a gated, resort-style community offering: • 2 pools & spa • Tennis courts with pickleball • 2 fitness centers (one with sauna) • RV/boat parking • Pet-friendly spaces & nature trails • Private access to Nathan Benderson Park. The location is unbeatable: just minutes to UTC Mall, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Publix, top restaurants, golf clubs where you can pay and play or become a full or seasonal member. Short drive to major roadways like Route I-75, Tamiami Road and the brand-new Mote Science Education Aquarium opening in 2025 a $130 million Mote Science Education Aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park. Nathan Benderson Park is a 550-acre paradise nestled in the heart of Florida, featuring a 400-acre lake surrounded by breathtaking scenery. This ultimate recreational destination offers a wide range of activities, including world-class rowing events, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, fitness and rowing classes. Lakewood Ranch Main Street and Waterside Place-15 minutes drive, Downtown Sarasota-18 minutes drive. St Armand’s Circle and Lido Beach and Siesta Key the world-famous beaches-28 minutes drive. Bradenton International Airport is under 20 minutes drive. THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME WAS BARELY USED. Furniture is like new and available for purchase. Don’t miss this rare opportunity — schedule your showing today!