2 BED / 2 BATH + DEN / 2 CAR GARAGE 1,696 SQFT maintenance-free home with PRIVATE POND AND PRESERVE VIEWS located in The Cascades - Sarasota's premier 55+ LUXURY RESORT-STYLE COMMUNITY renowned for the CENTRAL LOCATION, SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE, and LOW HOA FEES. For only $1,472/QUARTER, lucky residents get FULL YARD CARE, CABLE TV + INTERNET, GATED ENTRANCE, and full AMENITY ACCESS with *** NO CDD FEES ***. The Cascades was specifically built to create and promote a healthy, connected, and active mature-adult lifestyle where residents could easily meet like-minded neighbors and ENJOY LIFE TOGETHER. A FULL SOCIAL CALENDAR FEATURING WEEKLY/MONTHLY ORGANIZED EVENTS makes life FUN and EASY. Amenities include: 25,000 SQFT GRAND CLUBHOUSE featuring BALLROOM + FULL KITCHEN, CARD ROOMS, BILLIARDS ROOM, ARTS/CRAFTS STUDIO, LIBRARY/MEDIA ROOM to the UNIQUE HEATED RESORT-STYLE INDOOR-OUTDOOR POOL w/SPA, STATE-OF-THE ART FITNESS CENTER w/ DANCE STUDIO, 6 TENNIS COURTS w/ PRO SHOP and active league play, 2 PICKLE BALL COURTS, and 3 BOCCE BALL COURTS. When you arrive at this QUALITY-BUILT LEVITT HOME you will immediately notice the upgraded TILE ROOF, PAVER DRIVEWAY + FRONT WALKWAY, SCREENED FRONT PORCH, and MATURE LANDSCAPING. The stately DOUBLE DOOR ENTRY will make moving a snap. Inside the home, the first thing you will notice are the SOARING 16' VAULTED CIELINGS and LIGHT, BRIGHT, OPEN CONCEPT feel of the home. The large 21' x 12' GREAT ROOM features fantastic views of the NATURE PRESERVE to the rear of the home via SLIDING GLASS DOORS which access the EXPANSIVE COVERED AND SCREENED LANAI w/upgraded epoxy floors. This large outdoor space is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the PEACEFUL AND SERENE POND VIEWS. This home enjoys a coveted SOUTHERN EXPOSURE so the lanai space is truly usable year round. The Kitchen features GRANITE COUNTERS, RICH CHERRY WOOD CABINETRY, AND MODERN MATCHING STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. The 16' x 14' PRIMARY SUITE features DUAL WALK-IN CLOSETS and private views of the back yard. Upgrades include * ACCORDIAN HURRICANE SHUTTERS * for security and peace of mind and EPOXY garage floors which give the garage a more finished feel. This location is just 7 MILES TO DOWNTOWN SARASOTA, 12 MILES TO ST. ARMAND'S CIRCLE and GULF BEACHES. Also nearby , you will find PUBLIX, University Town Center (UTC) Shopping/Dining/Entertainment District, and I-75. THIS HOME AND LIFESTYLE ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE AND AN UNBEATABLE VALUE!