Live like you're on vacation every day! MAINTENANCE-FREE LIVING at its best in Tara Country Club. Enjoy walking or riding past the beautifully manicured fairways of Tara Preserve Golf Club. Recent updates include a NEW TILE ROOF (2024), new garage door opener and springs (11/25), new LG microwave (11/25), new LG refrigerator (8/26), a whole-home natural gas generator, and easy-close shutters on all windows. Step inside to an open, light-filled 2 bedroom, two bath with a den floor plan with soaring custom ceilings and large sliding glass doors that blend indoor and outdoor living and showcase the wooded views behind the home. The very large screened lanai is perfect for mornings and evenings, setting up the grill and entertaining. The stylish, functional kitchen features rich cherry cabinetry and a breakfast nook made for morning coffee time. The split-bedroom plan includes a spacious bonus room/third bedroom, ideal for guests, a home office, or a hobby room. A pocket door opens to a fully private guest suite. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with two large walk-in closets and primary bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower, and a private water closet. Enjoy the carefree Florida lifestyle with low HOA fees that include lawn maintenance, Xfinity cable, high-speed internet, and access to the heated community pool and spa, the clubhouse with an active social calendar, and newly renovated (2026) tennis and pickleball courts. Golfers will love the renovated Tara Preserve Golf Course with NEW GREENS (2026) and PAY-AS-YOU-PLAY GOLF with no mandatory golf membership. Just minutes from Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center, I-75, downtown Sarasota, SRQ Airport, world-class shopping and dining, and Gulf Coast beaches. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional home and live the Florida lifestyle!