FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR on April 25th. Inside the beautiful gates of The Cascades at Sarasota, a 55-plus community, is a secure and safe residence with 2,219 square feet, three bedrooms, and two full baths. This storm-ready home includes easy-to-close accordion hurricane shutters and a partial home generator. This Ventana floor plan offers all the features one could imagine in a Florida home. Enter through the French doors with a large view of your living space greeting you. As you move into your formal living room, this area becomes a relaxing space to entertain and greet guests. The dining area suggests great culinary experiences and gatherings, complemented by bright windows that allow you to create a hospitable atmosphere for everyone who dines. The family room provides ample space to relax with friends and family, surrounded by abundant light from transoms, windows, and sliding glass doors. The kitchen, equipped with two-year-young KitchenAid appliances, allows you to cook your favorite dishes while still enjoying the company of your guests, with views of the family room, dinette area, and lanai. Transform the primary suite into your own oasis with a spacious bedroom featuring bay windows for a seating area that brings warmth and relaxation to your space. Access the owner's bath from the bedroom area, appointed with a Roman-style walk-in tile shower, separate tub, and stone vanities. Within the primary suite is a private den/office area, providing a secure and secluded work environment. Enjoy the fresh air on the lanai, relaxing and observing Florida wildlife from your patio. The second bedroom offers a retreat for any visiting guests, while the third bedroom or optional den provides convenience for additional guests with easy access to the full bath. Other features of this home include an AC unit installed in 2020, a hot water heater replaced in 2016, blown-in insulation in the attic for energy savings, and more. Cascades offers a newly renovated 25,000-square-foot clubhouse with a heated indoor-outdoor pool, six Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, banquet/auditorium, billiards room, bocce ball, horseshoes, pickleball, arts and crafts, pottery classes with two kilns, social activities, travel clubs, card/game rooms, and a sports director. Close to local beaches such as Siesta Key, Lido Key, and Longboat Key, Cascades is just 15 minutes away from downtown Sarasota, where attractions include The Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling Museum, colleges, fine dining, art galleries, museums, Selby Gardens, St. Armands Circle, opera, ballet, theater, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, and Sarasota International Airport. Shopping areas nearby include The Mall at University Town Center, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, and top-rated healthcare facilities. Cascades has no CDD fees, includes cable/internet, security system, lawn maintenance, partial plant care, and is a welcoming gated community. Schedule your personal tour of this home and neighborhood today! Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bathroom).