Welcome to one of the best locations in Crooked Creek! This beautifully updated first-floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath split-plan condominium is ideally situated in the building directly next to the heated pool and just steps from the private community gate leading into the stunning Red Bug Slough Preserve. Light, bright, and open, the residence features expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in, showcasing peaceful views of Crooked Creek, a charming footbridge, and lush Florida landscaping filled with native foliage and wildlife. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage from one of two serene lanais surrounded by nature. Completely updated in 2021, the home offers a modern kitchen with solid surface counters, stylish cabinetry, updated appliances, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, along with new laminate and tile flooring throughout. Both bathrooms were beautifully renovated, and the home also features fresh interior paint, plantation shutters, and recessed lighting in the kitchen, dining area, and guest bedroom. The versatile guest room includes a Murphy bed with built-in desk, making it perfect for visitors or a convenient home office. Crooked Creek residents enjoy numerous community improvements including new roofs, carports, exterior paint, resurfaced heated pool, and an updated poolside community kitchen. Each unit includes covered parking and private storage in the community shed. Outdoor amenities include a heated pool, gazebo with gas grills for BBQ gatherings and covered pergolas at the pool area. A Tennis/pickleball court and as well as a community storage shed. Designed by renowned architect Tim Seibert, of Sarasota School of Architecture, the Crooked Creek community is thoughtfully nestled within nature, with winding paths and tranquil surroundings that make it a true hidden gem. A must-see for nature lovers seeking peaceful Florida living just moments from everything Sarasota has to offer.