A hidden gem! Resort-style living at its finest. Woodpark at Desoto Square is a 55+ pet-friendly, secure, gated community with abundant amenities. These include a heated swimming pool, a clubhouse, tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, and a library, ensuring you enjoy an active and social lifestyle. This condo has undergone many updates, including newer central air, fixtures, lighting with ceiling fans, flooring, bathrooms, kitchen, and granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen has high-end granite in perfect contrast to the beautiful solid wood white cabinets. The newer stainless steel appliances are smudge-proof for easy maintenance. Other highlights include crown molding and the larger 5 1/2-inch baseboard. It boasts one of the best locations, close to the elevator, stairs, as well as many guest parking areas for your friends. The condo overlooks a beautiful lake with a fountain and is just a short walk to the pool and clubhouse, perfect for entertaining. There are also many tables set up outside in a park-like setting. Furthermore, numerous organized community events are posted on the bulletin board, promoting an active, vibrant, and stress-free Florida lifestyle. Relax by the pool or read a book in the shade. It is just a short drive to the sandy Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island, as well as downtown Bradenton, downtown Sarasota (via Route 301), Tampa International Airport, and many fine restaurants, shopping centers, hospitals, health clubs, and nature parks, such as Robinson Preserve. Shopping is abundant, with multiple nearby grocery stores, Walmart, Sam's Club, and more. The furniture is negotiable. Be sure to take a minute and check out the 24/7 virtual open house, with a floor plan. For the best experience, view it on a large-screen device such as a laptop or computer rather than on a small-screen phone. Simply copy and paste the link into your browser to take a private virtual tour right from your computer. https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/9ab343dd-a4a5-4172-a291-77a54bc273b1?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard