PRICE IMPROVEMENT! This immaculate and meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the sought after Southbay Yacht & Racquet community is move in ready and packed with beautiful updates. The open concept kitchen has been tastefully remodeled with stainless steel appliances, center isle and lighting, and both bathrooms have also been updated. Natural light fills the home through replaced windows and elegant French doors, all of which are provided with hurricane protection for peace of mind. Crown molding and plantation shutters on all windows add a refined touch throughout, and engineered wood flooring enhances the living room and bedrooms, while ceramic tile flooring is featured in the kitchen and cozy family room complete with a charming wood burning fireplace. Additional highlights include: a spacious utility room with ample cabinet storage, a new roof and fresh exterior paint in 2024 and new A/C system, dishwasher and garbage disposal in 2025. Florida friendly landscaping with an abundance of fruit trees and native vegetation surrounding the home are perfect for the gardening enthusiast. Southbay Yacht & Racquet is a golf cart community that offers an array of community features and exceptional lifestyle with a recently remodeled 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse featuring a well equipped fitness center, adjacent swimming pool, and expansive patio. The community owned marina with residents only boat slips offers direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway with no fixed bridges to hinder your journey to the Gulf. Enjoy a wide range of amenities, including: pickleball and tennis courts, bocce and shuffleboard court, scenic walking and biking paths throughout the community and playground. Ideal location conveniently nestled between downtown Sarasota and downtown Venice, this home is close to top rated dining, shopping, and entertainment. Youre just a short drive from world renowned Siesta Key and Nokomis Beach, the Legacy Trail, and the nationally ranked Pine View School. Dont miss this opportunity to own a beautiful home in one of the Gulf Coasts most desirable boating communities