Welcome to The Cascades- a gorgeous 55+ community in Sarasota! This beautiful lakefront home has it all! 2 bedroom/2 bath with a den, gated community, and over-sized lanai! The kitchen has granite countertops and solid 42" wood cabinets, breakfast bar area, and attached dining room. The owner's suite has a GORGEOUS lake view, tons of closet space, a walk in shower, and his/her sinks. 12 ft ceilings, crown molding, split floor plan, and family room perfect for entertaining guests. The extended tile lanai has clear view screen for an unobstructed view of the lake and features plenty of covered space. This home has beautiful tropical landscaping in the front and around the lanai and concrete edging. Feel safe during storm season with hurricane shutters! The HOA fee includes fiber optic cable/internet and grounds maintenance. The Cascades has amazing amenities that include the clubhouse, pickleball, tennis, community pool, gated entrance, and much more! All of this conveniently located near SRQ Airport, downtown Sarasota, shopping, restaurants, UTC Mall, and the world famous beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast!