One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. (optional: (deeded boat slip and new 13,000 lb. Lift july/2022 #31 for $130,000 or lease slip for $600 a month) virtually staged! Must see penthouse at the strand, west of trail, new in 2022 & in a gated community. On site management and maintenance. Prime location only one mile to downtown sarasota, palm avenue for shopping, restaurants and the art culture/theatres. 15 minutes to beautiful st. Armand's and lido key beach. 5 minutes to srq airport and 15 minutes to famous utc mall. Open floor plan makes the unit spacious and comfortable. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath with laundry room ans upgraded samsung full size washer/dryer. Beautiful walk in shower and vanity with dual sinks. Walk in closet for your personal beach wear. The den can fit a queen bed for a second bedroom perfect for your friends and family to visit and 2nd full bath w shower/tub with upgraded vanity and tile surround. The kitchen features a reverse osmosis filter water faucet and hard surface counters, new speacial upgrades of dining room ight, ceiling fan and hallway lights. Stainless steel appliances upgraded custom refrigerator and a large island for entertaining and another wrap around counter for your chef's dinner. 9 ft high ceiling and sliders make this unit bright with natural light. Gorgeous views & sunsets from the balcony. Relax and enjoy the boats, birds, fish, & dolphins/manatees. Sit on the dock as it's a fishermans delight. Direct water frontage on whitaker bayou and direct access to sarasota bay and intracoastal waterway. The amenites are endless with the amazing heated pool/spa, grilling center and top of the line fitness center. Deeded garage parking space under building with plenty of open guest parking. Waterfront walking path, floating kayak and paddle board dock. Pet friendly with a fenced in dog park. Great rental opportunity with only a minimum of 7 days. Where in sarasota, on the water, can you find all this for $575,000 and deeded boat dock and slip @$130,000. ? Residents are warm and friendly and the indian beach sapphire shores, across the water, is a great walking neighborhood for morning and evening strolls. Bedrooms and living room pictures with furniture virtually staged.