Welcome to Cascades at Sarasota, a premier gated 55+ community offering true maintenance-free living and a resort-inspired lifestyle. The HOA delivers exceptional value, covering private roads, a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style amenities, internet, cable, lawn and landscape maintenance, irrigation, pest control, alarm monitoring, and more. This beautifully updated residence showcases outstanding curb appeal with a manicured lawn, tile roof, and paver driveway and walkway leading to a screened entry. Inside, the popular Aruba floor plan offers an open, functional layout enhanced by vaulted ceilings, refined architectural details, tastefully updated tile floors throughout. This spacious great room floor plan offers multiple areas for guests and family. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed and updated with rich wood cabinetry featuring soft-close drawers, granite countertops, custom tiled backsplash, roll outs, and premium KitchenAid appliances—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A versatile third bedroom provides flexible use as a home office or guest space, complete with granite top desk with built-ins, a Murphy bed with adjacent wardrobe cabinetry. Impact glass windows & doors along with accordion hurricane shutters. Primary bathroom completed remodeled with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, dual vanities, frameless shower, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and more. The secondary bathroom has been tastefully updated with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and stylish lighting, while tile flooring flows seamlessly throughout the home. The oversized screened lanai and private back yard offers the ideal setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation and entertaining. The garage offer a great space for vehicles, toys, and storage alike. Epoxy coated garage floors, with built in storage. HVAC updated in 2021 and water softener system updated 2024. Life in the Cascades at Sarasota offers an active and vibrant lifestyle centered around a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring indoor and outdoor heated pools with a hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and aerobics studios, six Har-Tru tennis courts with an on-site pro, bocce ball courts, arts and crafts rooms, billiards, a library, and a full calendar of activities coordinated by a dedicated lifestyle director. The HOA fee includes internet, cable, landscaping and lawn maintenance, irrigation, alarm monitoring, and lawn and landscape pest control, allowing you to fully enjoy the community’s exceptional amenities and social opportunities. Conveniently located near UTC Mall, restaurants, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, downtown Sarasota, and the area’s award-winning beaches, this home offers the perfect blend of elegance, convenience, and active Florida living.