Short Sale. Opportunity is knocking! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a well-designed split floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings and an open-concept living and dining area that feels bright, airy, and inviting. Multiple sliding glass doors draw in natural light and lead to a generously sized screened lanai-perfect for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or entertaining guests year-round. The layout is both functional and flexible, with a comfortable primary suite featuring ample closet space, an en-suite bath, and direct lanai access. Two additional bedrooms provide room for guests, hobbies, or a home office. A wet bar adds a unique touch for entertaining, while the eat-in kitchen offers plenty of storage and connects easily to the main living areas. You'll also appreciate the interior laundry room with extra storage, a spacious 2-car garage, and thoughtful design throughout that makes everyday living easy. Garden Lakes is a friendly 55+, maintenance free community known for its beautifully maintained grounds and vibrant community atmosphere, offering a clubhouse, fitness center, heated pool, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, and a full calendar of social activities. The reasonable fees include cable, internet, lawn maintenance, and more-so you can spend less time on chores and more time enjoying life. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, UTC, SRQ Airport, and the Gulf beaches, this home and its neighborhood deliver both convenience and lifestyle. Come see it today.