IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY ON THIS TURNKEY FURNISHED CONDO IN THE HEART OF SARASOTA! LOOKING FOR A HIDDEN GEM THAT'S HIGH AND DRY? LOOK NO FURTHER! NEW HURRICANE IMPACT DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS SLIDING DOORS! Own your piece of paradise in sunny Sarasota just 5 miles to world-famous Siesta Key Beach! This updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath gem is close to everything you need and just minutes to downtown Sarasota. Sunland Garden Apartments is an intimate 55+ condominium community across from fabulous dining, shopping, fitness and entertainment venues. Featuring an open great room design, it lives much larger than its size. Enter through the NEW Hurricane & screened front doors and step onto easy care laminate floors. Designer lighting & fans, raised paneled doors, knock down ceilings, NEW hot water heater, and NEW paint in warm neutral hues greet you as you enter your new home. The chef of the family will love the gorgeous butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, updated cabinetry, sink and lighting. An icemaker line in the kitchen has been professionally plumbed for a future icemaker if desired. The breakfast bar is perfect for casual dining and doubles as a buffet when entertaining. The great room impact glass sliding doors open to a 25 ft covered and screened lanai overlooking the sparkling pool, grill and shuffleboard court. The owners suite boasts an updated en suite bath, walk-in closet, linen closet and impact glass sliding doors to the lanai that can be opened to allow the warm Florida breezes to flow through, a nice view to wake up to each morning. Bedroom 2 is smartly placed on the opposite side of the home giving privacy to all. The guest bedroom has a double walk-in closet and a window overlooking the pool area. Bath 2 has an updated walk-in shower with designer tile and a spacious storage closet. Both baths feature comfort height commodes and vanities, new faucets, exhaust fans and windows for natural light. A new A/C was installed in 2020 and has an active service agreement to give you added peace of mind. The free laundry facility and huge storage closet are located next to the unit. The ELEVATOR to the third (top) floor gives easy access to the unit with no neighbor above you. Gather with friends in the community room or stroll across the street and enjoy a workout at LA Fitness or a wonderful meal at Connor's Steak and Seafood. CineBistro, Macy's, ALDI and more are also located in the Crossings mall across the street. The US post office, Baker & Wife, Fleming's and other quaint shops and restaurants are just across Siesta Drive. The dining, art, theater and entertainment venues found in downtown Sarasota are less than 3 miles away. Parks, golf, and the gorgeous bayfront are all just minutes from home. Don't miss the rare opportunity to make this yours, schedule your private showing today!