Delightful third-floor condominium offers casual coastal living in a RESORT STYLE SETTING. This charming condo provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the relaxed Serenata lifestyle, where you can stroll around the serene lake, play tennis, work out in the fitness center, or simply unwind by the heated pool and lakeside sundeck, just steps away. You will appreciate the Great Room design, featuring soaring vaulted and 9' ceilings that create an open and airy feel. Oversized hurricane windows and balcony doors lead to your private screened lanai, complete with a roomy storage closet. Inside, you'll find built-in shelves in the great room, kitchen with breakfast bar for casual dining, walk-in closet in the bedroom, and a convenient interior laundry room with storage shelves. The condo boasts neutral decor, luxury vinyl floors in the great room and bedroom, tile in the kitchen and bath, furniture-quality wood cabinets, and all appliances, including a washer and dryer. For your peace of mind, the unit includes a 2021 hot water heater and a 2018 A/C unit, along with LOW Monthly Fees, a completed RIS Study and roofs replaced in 2022. Serenata is a private, gated, and maintenance-free community, beautifully nestled around a lake with fountains and lush tropical landscaping. Residents enjoy a fantastic RECREATIONAL LIFESTYLE with amenities including resort-style heated pool, lakeside sundeck, lighted tennis court, scenic walkway around the lake, state of the art fitness center, and a beautifully appointed resident clubhouse featuring a media lounge, game room, and business office, plus a convenient car washing station. This EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION in the University Parkway area offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility to shopping, dining, recreational pursuits, pharmacies, banks, UTC Shopping Mall and Nathan Benderson Park with a premiere rowing facility. I-75 is easily accessible for travel north and south, SRQ Airport is just a short drive away. You'll love the close proximity to the arts and culture and diverse cuisine of downtown Sarasota, the boutique shopping and dining of St. Armand's Circle, and our gorgeous Gulf Coast Beaches!