One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. LIVE ON VACATION NOW IN one of the largest condos in Southwinds at Five Lakes, offering exceptional space and a flexible layout ready for you to make your own. This expansive 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence PLUS LOFT is thoughtfully designed for both comfortable living and effortless entertaining. VAULTED CEILINGS and HURRICANE IMPACT WINDOWS fill the home with natural light, while the oversized living and dining areas create a seamless, open flow. A PRIVATE GUEST SUITE provides ideal separation for visitors, while tranquil POND VIEWS create a peaceful setting. With generous square footage throughout, there is ample opportunity to personalize and truly make this home your own. Enjoy the ease of MAINTENANCE-FREE living, with ADDITIONAL PARKING available for added convenience. Southwinds at Five Lakes offers beautifully maintained grounds and a well-appointed amenity package, including a community pool, clubhouse, pickleball, and tennis courts. The location is exceptional-just a short 8-mile drive to Anna Maria Island, allowing you to enjoy the Gulf beaches with ease, while also being close to University Town Center, known for its world-class dining and shopping, and minutes from IMG Academy. The maintenance fee provides outstanding value, covering cable, internet, exterior building maintenance, pool and common grounds care, lawn service, irrigation, pest control, and roofing. Residents also enjoy resort-style amenities featuring two sparkling pools along with pickleball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, and convenient RV or boat trailer parking available for a nominal fee. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a spacious, well-located condo in one of the area's most desirable communities. What are you waiting for? Life is not a dress rehearsal, LIVE ON VACATION NOW!