Move right in! This updated, light-filled end-unit villa with no shared walls offers peace of mind and easy living, with 2025 exterior paint, a 2024 roof, 2022 A/C and water heater, and a 2020 screened lanai. The monthly condo fee includes exterior insurance and maintenance (roof, paint, roads, etc), reserve funds, landscaping and tree trimming, pest control, cable, two pools (one heated), tennis court, and property manager. Inside, you'll love the open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, transom windows, stone-look tile flooring, and a beautifully updated kitchen with solid-wood cabinetry, Santa Cecilia granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Plus, no popcorn ceilings. The oversized screened lanai overlooks a tranquil pond, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or birdwatching. Additional highlights include abundant storage in the stand-up attic and oversized two-car garage, and the peace of mind of block construction above the flood plain in Flood Zone X. On 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort-style community just 15 minutes from downtown. Enjoy 14 miles of scenic trails and, for a low fee, access to a fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, pickleball, golf and Har-Tru tennis. You'll be minutes to award-winning beaches, vibrant arts and culture, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, the future Sarasota Orchestra Music Center and University Town Center - a favorite shopping and dining destination.