Step into this beautifully furnished, light-filled END UNIT condo and embrace the charm of coastal living. Located in the sought-after Baywood Colony Southwood community, this 2-bed, 2-bath condo is just a short bike ride over the bridge to Siesta Key’s world-famous beaches, shopping, and dining. Recent upgrades include NEW HURRICANE RATED WINDOWS throughout for safety and peace of mind. BRAND NEW Frigidaire refridgerator. The primary suite features plantation shutters, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath. The open-concept living area also boasts plantation shutters and hurricane-rated windows, creating a bright and inviting space. Enjoy the convenience of a brand-new stacked Washer/Dryer and included appliances. The enclosed porch with hurricane-rated doors features a storage closet and opens to let in refreshing breezes. Assigned covered parking and ample guest spaces add to the convenience. This pet-friendly community offers a heated pool, tennis & pickleball courts, and 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, Fishing Piers, Indoor Rental Space, Both Paved and unpaved Nature Trails, a Canoe/Kayak Launch and Picnic Facilities. Ideal for seasonal snowbirds or as a vacation retreat, this condo is just minutes from downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle. Fish along the Intracoastal Waterway or unwind by the community fountain while taking in breathtaking sunsets.