Discover the charm of this furnished, beautifully light-filled, end-unit condo in the well-established Baywood Colony Southwood Community. Just a short bike ride over the bridge to Siesta Key with its crystal sand beaches, shopping, and restaurants, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features new hurricane windows throughout. The primary bedroom boasts plantation shutters, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom. The open-concept living room includes plantation shutters and hurricane-rated windows. Enjoy the convenience of a new stacked washer/dryer and all appliances included. A storage closet is located on the porch which has hurricane rated doors, which when open allows the beautiful fresh air to fill the condo. Parking includes an assigned covered carport with plenty of guest spaces available. This pet-friendly community offers a heated pool and tennis & pickleball court. There's a neighborhood access path to the 60-acre Phillippi Estate Park, where you can enjoy outdoor concerts, art shows, a weekly farmers market, fishing, birding, canoeing, kayaking, nature trails, picnic facilities, and more. Perfect for a shared vacation property or seasonal snowbirds, this condo is a short drive from downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. Enjoy fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway, or relax by the community fountain while watching stunning sunsets. Call today for a private showing