This home has everything you need to enjoy the laid-back Florida lifestyle, and it's located within a lovely, amenity-rich gated community. The spacious master suite features an updated bathroom with walk-in shower & grab bars. The guest bedroom offers its own updated bathroom, and privacy from the rest of the house. The living area has room to roam, with space for a dining table & chairs, plus lots of space for seating and socializing with friends. The kitchen overlooks the living room, and features an eat-in area next to a sunny window. An interior laundry room with utility tub is conveniently located next to the kitchen. There's also an enormous air-conditioned Florida room that's the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, engage in hobbies, or just relax and watch the birds outside. Lots of storage is available in the 2-car garage, as well as a handy workbench and a great nook for tinkering and what-have-you. Residents of Garden Lakes enjoy a heated community pool, clubhouse with full kitchen and dining area, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, library, and an active social calendar- making the community the perfect place to socialize, stay fit, and meet new friends. A gated entry offers added security and peace of mind. The streets wind their way among the towering oaks- adding a gracious backdrop to the lush, mature landscaping throughout the neighborhood. Paved walking trails provide a great way to get in your exercise while enjoying the great outdoors. Reasonable community fees include all activities and amenities plus cable & internet, exterior maintenance (except the roof), irrigation, and professional management. Garden Lakes is located convenient to I-75, Sarasota, and University Town Center mall. Golf courses in the area are plentiful- and the semi-private Peridia Golf and Country Club is less than 5 minutes away. It's a great place to play a round of golf with friends and enjoy lunch, or maybe enjoy the lavish Sunday brunch in the clubhouse restaurant. Publix, Aldi, Walmart, and Sam's Club are close by- as well as the library, post office, and just about anything else you need. This is the perfect place to call home- come see it today!