Welcome to this immaculate light-filled 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a den, nestled in The Cascades at Sarasota, an active 55+ gated community that offers the perfect blend of modern updates and an unbeatable Sarasota location. Enjoy immediate peace of mind with significant investments already completed, including a brand new roof (2025) with wind mitigation inspection completed, HVAC system replacement (2023), fresh exterior repaint completed (2025), and accordion hurricane shutters for quick and seamless storm protection. For an even easier transition, most furniture is negotiable! Inside, the home boasts a completely updated kitchen (2020) and stylish flooring, featuring elegant hardwood bamboo in all bedrooms and easy-to-maintain tile, all complemented by abundant natural light. The Cascades community offers its residents amazing active adult living! Social amenities include a 25,000 sf clubhouse with a beautiful ballroom, library, Mah Jongg/card room, poker room, billiards room, and art & crafts room. Recreational amenities include a fitness center, aerobics room, locker rooms with showers & saunas, pickleball, Har-Tru tennis, bocce and horseshoe courts and an expansive resort-style indoor-outdoor pool. There are on-premises management & maintenance personnel, Sports Director, Tennis Pro and Pro Shop. Crucially, the home’s prime location provides quick access to the best of the region: it is just a short drive to diverse and signature retail and dining at UTC (University Town Center), SRQ airport and the amazing arts and waterfront activities of Downtown Sarasota. This beautiful property is ready for its next owner!