**Motivated seller is eager to close** Whether you're looking for a hip crash pad, part-time residence, or investment opportunity, this is the one! Welcome to the heart of Sarasota. Nothing beats this location. World-class dining and shopping are less than a mile away at University Town Center, and with Siesta Beach, Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, downtown Sarasota, and amazing golf courses only minutes away, every day can feel like a vacation. If all that wasn't convenient enough, I-75 is right around the corner, and the airport, only 10 min away, will take you anywhere you want to be. Las Palmas is a resort-style gated community with TWO clubhouses, including TWO heated pools, TWO fitness centers, a sauna, a billiards/game room, a library, and an outdoor grill area. In addition, there's a tennis court, a playground, a dog park, gated boat/RV/trailer storage, a car wash station, as well as walking and bike trails, including a private walkway to Nathan Benderson Park...and Mote Science Education Aquarium-coming 2024. Building 19 is nestled in the rear of the community overlooking a preserve in the front and a preserve in the rear, making it an ideal location. The ground floor entrance takes you up to the main living area on the second floor, where you'll find the kitchen, great room, guest bedroom, full guest bath, and screened-in porch overlooking a beautifully private and quiet nature preserve (aside from chirping birds). The third floor is devoted to the owner's private retreat. The spacious bedroom overlooks a peaceful preserve and offers a massive walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom will impress with its dual sinks and oversized soaking tub. The laundry room is also conveniently located on the third floor. Investors take note: the community is on-site professionally managed and allows for rentals over 7 months or more with no waiting period, and similar-sized units rent in the $2000/month range. The low condo fee of $330 includes a cable package including over 200 channels, and all of the roofs will be replaced this year (from reserves; no special assessments required. What's not to love? Come see it before it's gone!