Welcome to this adorable 2BR/2BA maintenance-free patio home in one of the best communities in Sarasota County with a spectacular setting along the Myakka River. Venetian Golf and River Club is a 24-hour guard gated community located just 15 minutes from Nokomis Beach & downtown Venice with beautiful streetscapes, gaslamps & impressive community features. The host of amenities offered is incredible including optional golf memberships with separate clubhouse & dining, automatic social/river club membership including huge resort pool & hot tub, lap lane pool, poolside tiki bar, fitness center & classes, formal dining & outdoor patio, casual inside bar, beautiful clubhouse, very active social calendar & activities director, event lawn, nature boardwalk to the Myakka River with observation areas and picnic cabana, as well as reciprocal privileges at Venice Yacht Club. This wonderful home would make the perfect winter retreat or full-time living. The homesite is situated with a highly desired Westerly view for absolutely incredible sunsets every evening with beautiful greenery and the golf course in the distance. The patio is a fantastic extension of the home with triple sliders from the living area creating a real indoor/outdoor feel. This is the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails, and for enjoying privacy, tranquility & the sounds nature. The layout of the great room/kitchen offers fantastic views from all vantage points, has a very spacious feel, includes an eat-in kitchen area, tray ceilings, and lots of windows to let in that FL sunshine. The home has been very well maintained with continuous pest control and A/C servicing. Features & upgrades include tile throughout, new luxury waterproof laminate flooring in both bedrooms, ceiling fans, laundry room, extra sink in garage, new gutters all the way around, paver brick driveway, tile roof, new painting of the interior, wood cabinets in the kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances, new built-in microwave & natural gas cooking. Exterior lawn care and irrigation are included in the HOA, as well as basic cable and all amenities. The brand new Medical Center and Publix are both located within 5 minutes, as well as easy access to I75. This is truly a gem of a property and a fantastic opportunity to live the FL lifestyle this winter.