Meticulous Condo with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 1417 SF in PRIME Sarasota Location, NEW Roof and HVAC 2024, Pet-friendly, GATED community, POOL, basic cable, and water! This 2nd floor unit not only allows for privacy and security but also gives you a fabulous view overlooking the pond and mature trees! This unit has never been rented and only used seasonally over the last 20 years while being gently lived in, loved and cared for! With an open and fluid floor plan, you can enjoy a lovely and well equipped kitchen that flows into the dining and living areas! Enjoy your primary bedroom with ensuite and two additional bedrooms with guest bath, a full laundry room and attached one car garage perfect for your vehicle, storage and bikes! Other community amenities include secure gated entry and a beautiful Resort-style community pool where you can sunbathe, relax or cool off on a hot day! This beautifully maintained neighborhood is perfectly situated in the bustling University Parkway Corridor with premiere shopping and dining, UTC Mall, easy access to I75, SRQ Airport, the amazing nature and walking trails of Benderson Park, and of course the stunning white sand beaches of Siesta and Lido Key. A short drive will put you right into the heart of Lakewood Ranch and Waterside! Parkridge is a gorgeous community where you can enjoy the benefits of maintenance-free living, with the community handling not just grounds and pool maintenance, but also pest control, basic cable, and WATER—ALL INCLUDED in your HOA dues! Whether you are a snowbird, fulltime, young professional, 1st time home buyer or investor, this condo checks every box!