SARASOTA, FL 34236 1212 Benjamin Franklin DRIVE #607

A special beach home can be all yours. New to the market with stunning Southern exposure from the sixth level ensures this split two-bedroom en-suite condominium will bathe you with plentiful natural light. There are picturesque views over the Gulf and to the South, with Eastern views of the twinkling lights in mainland Sarasota from the large balcony and main bedroom in the evening. This tastefully appointed unit has been totally updated and is being sold turnkey furnished, granite counters abound, and all the windows and doors have been replaced with hurricane and energy-rated standards. The Lido Beach Club has always been known as a very well-maintained community, the Milestone Inspection has been concluded and a copy is available, included is an on-site manager Monday through Friday in a secure building. The amenities include a heated beach front pool with tiki areas, gated beach entrance, an outdoor grilling area, and a new outdoor fire pit for chilly evenings. There is also a well-equipped fitness room, library, social room with a full kitchen, bicycle, and beach equipment storage, in addition to storage on your living level. Covered owner parking is included with plenty of guest parking available. Washer and dryer are permitted inside the unit and the plumbing hook-ups are installed, there is also a large laundry room on each floor. Of course, you have all that Lido and St. Armands offer from shopping and dining on the Circle or a visit to South Lido Park with kayaking, picnics, or hiking the nature trails. Downtown Sarasota is a short 4-mile drive, or if you prefer, hop on for a free ride on the Bay Runner.