Live the fabulous Florida lifestyle in this beautifully designed open floor plan home with pool & lanai that make it perfect for entertaining or casual everyday living. This 2 bedroom with a den home has been meticulously maintained and updated. Features include Hurricane windows and doors rated for high velocity hurricane zones (PGT) and a 22 kw Generac generator that runs off a 500 gallon propane tank and has a warranty until October, 2029. These features give you peace of mind during severe weather. Additional features include french doors which open out to the lanai from the living room and dining room, french door sliders which open out from the den, window treatments and bathroom plantation shutters, overhead rain-shower, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinet with sliding shelves, walk-in pantry, granite counter tops, an extended island with plenty of storage, heated pool, beautiful landscaping with a front courtyard, new roof installed December, 2018, totally private back yard with lush & mature Florida trees and bushes, new pavers in the driveway and sidewalk, and many other upgrades (list provided in attachments). The den / office, with a beautiful view of the pool, is off the master bedroom. This home was the recipient of the Meadows Community Association Charman's award in March, 2020 for upgrades made to the exterior. The Meadows offers an optional County Club membership, a Renaissance Access Program which provides access to the country club from May 1 - Oct 31 for all residents, a new fitness center, 1,650 park-like acres, 14 miles of walking and riding trails, 80 ponds & lakes, tennis courts, community pool, 1 private/2 public golf courses, 24/7 security patrol, numerous resident activities including dinners, dances, music by the community pool, wine tastings, educational seminars, and so much more. The Meadows is in a perfect location: 8 miles from Sarasota Airport, 5 miles from Downtown Sarasota, 2 miles from the UTC mall, and 10 miles from Lido beach. Sarasota has plenty to offer in the way of entertainment venues, restaurants, museums, and festivals. It is home to Ringling Museum, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Aquarium, Siesta, Lido and Longboat Keys, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens to name a few. Feel like you are on vacation all year long. NOTE: the listing agent is one of the owners, both owners are realtors.