Enjoy sweeping views of vibrant downtown Sarasota from this elegant 1 Bedroom/1 Bath luxury condo at The Renaissance. Spacious, open, and bright, this beautiful home features a large primary bedroom with a breathtaking skyline view and an ensuite bath that is also accessible from the hallway for ease of use by guests. The kitchen is open and bright, with a nice pantry and a pass-through to the living room. The living room lives very large, with a flexible office/den alcove. The Renaissance is the best of downtown living in the best possible location, directly across from the Van Wezel performing arts hall, and a short walk to Bayfront Park, Marina Jack's and Sarasota Bay. Just over the picturesque John Ringling Bridge is the famed St. Armand's Circle shopping and dining destination for locals and tourists alike, Lido Key, and Longboat Key. Relax and enjoy everything that Sarasota has to offer, from World Class performances, Art Galleries, Boutiques, and Fine Dining, to strolls through the multitude of parks along beautiful Sarasota Bayfront, The Renaissance offers a quintessential luxury downtown experience. Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, business center, private theater, pool and hot tub, massage rooms, guest accommodations, secured parking and a climate-controlled storage room. The ease of downtown living awaits, schedule your showing today!

Welcome home to this lovingly cared for and thoughtfully upgraded 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom first floor condo in the beautiful 55+ community of Desoto Square Villas. The home features a bright and spacious floor plan with gleaming bamboo-look laminate floors throughout (no carpet!). You'll love the thoughtfully upgraded kitchen, with beautiful white painted cabinets, a designer granite-look countertop, sleek stainless appliances and no more drop-down ceiling! The kitchen is open to the breakfast room, where you'll enjoy the tranquil view of the lake and fountain just outside. That gorgeous view continues as you enter the primary suite, with a large picture window overlooking the lake. Lots of natural light fills the large ensuite, with a walk-in closet and a beautifully upgraded vanity and shower. The secondary bedroom is large, with room for a king-sized bed, and features a double closet and access to the 2nd bathroom through the hallway. The screened lanai is a serene retreat, where you can enjoy mornings and evenings watching the birds and other wildlife in your maintenance free Florida paradise. DeSoto Square Villas is a well-kept 55+ community in the heart of Bradenton, where residents can enjoy lounging by the community pool, playing shuffleboard or tennis, or attend activities at the clubhouse. The community is close to many wonderful shopping and dining venues, including downtown Bradenton's charming main street and Riverwalk, where you can hop on a ferry ride on the river to Anna Maria Island or enjoy an evening under the stars at Bishop Planetarium. You're also less than 2 miles from LECOM park, where you can watch the Pittsburg Pirates hold their spring training, and the Bradenton Marauders play summer baseball. St. Pete and Tampa are just over the skyway, less than an hour's drive, and Sarasota's arts and culture are just 30 minutes south. Live your best life in beautiful Bradenton, FL - call for your private showing today!

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this adorable and spacious 2-BR/2-bath 2nd floor end unit condo in friendly Bayshore Gardens! You'll love living in this 55+ community with well-kept amenities, including a clubhouse, shuffleboard court, and a sparkling pool, all in beautiful park-like setting that is close to shopping, dining, banks, medical facilities, and right across the street from State College of Florida. The condo features a nice open living area, with a cute kitchen that has a bright sunny window and lots of cabinets for storage. The balcony is just right, with a treehouse feel overlooking the gardens below, perfect for morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evenings. The primary bedroom is spacious and offers a large closet and lots of light from windows on two sides due to the fact that this is an END UNIT condo. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in shower for ease of entry and accessibility. The second bedroom is absolutely huge and pairs well with the second/guest bathroom which is just across the hall. Windows on two walls give lots of light as well, and as a special bonus, this room has its own entry door to the condo which would make for a fantastic roommate setup! Another special feature of this home is that LAUNDRY is included, and a stackable washer/dryer is tucked neatly in the hall closet for convenient access to both bedrooms! Don't miss this opportunity to become part of a caring community close to beaches, arts, culture and all that make Bradenton a fantastic place to live, for season or all year long!