Located in the highly desirable The Meadows community near University Town Center, this spacious 3BR/2BA home offers a functional split floor plan, soaring beamed vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. Features include hurricane impact windows, remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar, courtyard entry, and a large enclosed bonus room that expands the living space year round. Spacious front and back yards provide plenty of room for tropical landscaping or a private vegetable garden. Residents enjoy miles of scenic walking and biking trails, parks, lakes, a junior Olympic pool, fitness center, and a vibrant community social events calendar, along with access to additional optional amenities including golf, tennis, pickleball, and country club dining through available membership programs. Conveniently located near Nathan Benderson Park, The Mall at University Town Center, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, I 75, downtown Sarasota, dining, theaters, museums, colleges, shopping, and world famous Gulf Coast beaches.