Located in the highly desired, gated, resort-style boating community of Tidewater Preserve! THIS type of amenity-rich boating community is hard to find, so grab it before it's gone! Nestled on a private cul-de-sac this waterfront pool home has been meticulously cared for and has a ton of gorgeous upgrades! The Florencia model offers the desired great room, open floor plan with large pocketing sliders that over looks the heated pool, tropical landscaping and peaceful water view! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home also has a flex room which can be used as a formal dining room or den (seller presently uses as a den/see floor plan). GORGEOUS kitchen offers 42 inch upper cabinets, soft close drawers, pot/pan slide-outs, gorgeous subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, closet pantry, above cabinet LED lighting, low bar center island with beautiful pendant lights AND bar stools that can stay with the home! Master suite includes spacious bedroom with tray ceiling over looking the pool area, his and her closets, garden soaking tub, walk-in shower with glass surround and his and her vanities! Awesome covered lanai space great for morning coffee, evening cocktails or to watch a game on the outdoor TV which STAYS WITH THE HOME! Take a dip and cool off in the beautiful, heated swimming pool overlooking the peaceful water views! Do you like to barbeque? Well it stays with the home! Even has a bbq area with an awning to keep the chef in the shade! Attention to detail can be seen throughout. Features include 10 foot ceilings, tray ceilings in front flex room, family room and master bedroom, crown molding, designer lighting throughout including many recessed lights, upgraded wood-look tile in all living areas, a few plantation shutters, new low voltage, gorgeous outdoor lighting, new landscaping, new screened lanai cage to keep out those pesky no-see-ums, and bottom half includes durable pet screen. Newly sealed pavers throughout, newer pool heater, washer & dryer 6 months old, bluetooth keyless entry, and of course hurricane shutters! PLEASE NOTE, this waterfront lot can NOT have a boat dock BUT you can lease a slip with a lift at the marina, which is subject to availability. Marina is fresh water w/lock system that brings you into the Manatee River leading to the Intracoastal Waterway, and Gulf of Mexico. The amenities of Tidewater Preserve are nothing short of fabulous, with a gated entry, a full-time activities director, TWO clubhouses, fitness center, billiards, community room with catering kitchen, gas fireplaces inside and out, a substantial resort-style pool and two more smaller pools in the community, three lighted Har-Tru® hydro courts, ball machine and pro shop, riverfront nature trial, canoe/kayak launch, playground, and dog park. Besides the fabulous amenities, the modest HOA fees also cover ground maintenance (cutting, trimming, mulching,) as well as a nice package with Spectrum for cable, WIFI/internet. A Rated school! Tidewater Preserve is in a great location with easy access to I-75, close to beaches, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, St. Pete and Tampa. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle you desire in this simply perfect, premier waterside boating community of Tidewater Preserve!