Welcome home to this updated 1st floor, end unit condominium located in the highly desirable Forest Lakes Village. Enjoy the convenience of being on the first floor and steps away from the clubhouse, community grill, pool, and shuffleboard courts. Stepping though the front door, notice the natural light provided by having windows on 3 sides of the home. Engineered hardwoods with scraped texture give the home a luxurious look. Be comfortable in the main living area as you watch all the activity on the community green or enjoy the fresh air while enjoying your favorite beverage on the 4- season lanai with high end vinyl windows and screens. Have peace of mind with the energy efficiency and safety of brand new impact windows being installed. You have direct views of the heated pool, community green, shuffleboard and the newly refurbished clubhouse with its fitness center. You are one of the closest homes to the community grill. Storing your toys is easy with the large closet on the lanai. Cooking is a breeze in your updated kitchen with newer refrigerator and solid surface counters and cabinets with a very custom design. Entertaining guests is a breeze with the same views in the formal dining area. The main bedroom is its own retreat with an en-suite bath that has been updated with an easily accessible shower and extra-large closet. The second bedroom is larger than average. Doing your laundry is easy with the included washer and dryer unit located inside the home. Forest Lakes Village is a well situated 55 and over community that is just about 100 yards from the Legacy Trail where you can bike to downtown Sarasota or all the way to Venice’s beaches. The community is about a mile from The Palms Golf Club. Less than 2 miles from the Amish community, Pinecraft and a short distance to Downtown Sarasota and all of its cultural amenities. You are minutes from the white sands of #1 rated Siesta Key Beach and close to both of Sarasota’s major hospitals. You have the option of buying turn-key.