Ground floor unit with 1 car garage included! All freshly painted and professionally cleaned before placed on the market. Set in the back of the building with tranquil lake/pond views from the living/great room, master bedroom and screened lanai. Unit has high, 9 ft. ceilings with crown molding and includes an exterior storage closet by the front door. Just beyond the security gated entrance is a fabulous clubhouse with fitness center, library, lounging area, kitchen, meeting rooms and on-site manager's office. lagoon style community pool with separate hot-tub under a charming gazebo. A playground and a tennis court and grilling areas are also on the grounds and a second community pool exists further back in the complex. A Publix shopping anchored shopping center is just across from the entrance to Serenade and more shopping areas are right around the corner. Five minutes to I-75 and 15 minutes to Siesta Beach's sugar white sands. Best condo value in Sarasota!