Beautifully furnished free-standing villa with its corner view of Sarasota Bay. Turn-key ready to move in! Kitchen updated with brand new refrigerator, newer sinks, fixtures and appliances. Updated bathrooms: new tiles, sinks, fixtures, lighting, showerdoors and toilets. New roof in 2004, Insulated attic and heat ducts. Home floor plan lends to great entertaining. Features: 'sit around' bar looking out to the bay. Remodeled Florida Room with Mexican tiles, track lighting, soft-lighted ceiling fans and recessed lighting in built-in book shelves. Hand crafted bead board on ceiling and walls. Enjoy watching fisherman or boats cruise along the intra coastal. On cool days, enjoy the warmth of the fireplace while sitting in comfy sleeper-sofa, or work from your desk in office area. New brick paver patio nestled in a private serene, lush backdrop. Enjoy kayaking just outside your back door. Maintenance-free waterfront complex with a 40 slip, deep water Marina, just steps to deeded beach access. Pet friendly, free Wi-Fi, and heated community pool. Shopping and dining at St. Armands Circle and the cultural center of downtown Sarasota just minutes away. Enjoy amenities of quiet but lively 55+ community on the island. Longboat Key offers golf, tennis, boating, fishing and beaches plus great dining and restaurants.