Poolside paradise meets peace of mind! Enjoy peaceful preserve views, total privacy and fun Florida living from this spotless, fully hurricane-ready pool home in The Highlands, the crown jewel of The Meadows—a park-like oasis in a phenomenal location. A canopied street and paver driveway welcome you to this cheerful retreat, just five minutes from 90+ restaurants and outstanding shopping. Inside, high ceilings, an open floor plan and walls of windows bring in natural light while showcasing the sparkling pool and peaceful preserve views. Step outside to your own private paradise, where an expansive paver lanai and heated saline pool create the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Best of all, rest easy with hurricane-impact windows and doors, a tile roof secured with tie-downs and a whole-house generator. All just a short drive to all the fun The Meadows has to offer and five minutes to the UTC Mall, a world-class destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Set on 1,600 lush acres just 15 minutes from Downtown Sarasota, The Meadows combines resort living with the beauty of untouched nature. Enjoy 14 miles of scenic trails, an active social calendar, new fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, 10 pickleball courts, two 18-hole golf courses, and 15 Har-Tru tennis courts. Ideally located near award-winning beaches, cultural attractions, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the upcoming Sarasota Orchestra and Legacy Bike Trail. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits. Features: 2023 tankless water heater, 2022 pool heater, 2018 Kohler whole-house generator, 2015 A/C, 2014 tile roof, above floodplain in zone X