Amazing Lifestyle! Waterfront living with marina access in Strathmore Riverside Villas, a vibrant 55+ community located along scenic Phillippi Creek with boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf. Residents enjoy a private marina, community fishing piers/day docks, and over 4,000 feet of waterfront along Phillippi Creek. Boat slips may be available through the association on a first-come, first-served basis, providing rare and affordable boating access in Sarasota. Community amenities include a heated and cooled pool maintained at approximately 85° year-round, a large clubhouse, fitness room, library, shuffleboard courts, and an active social calendar with clubs, games, and community events. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers approximately 1,209 sq ft of living space and parking for two vehicles including one covered carport space. The lanai was enclosed in 2018, expanding the usable living area. Recent improvements include a new RhinoBond TPO roof system (2025), new HVAC system with ductwork (2025), all new interior ceilings (2025), fresh interior paint (2025), blown-in insulation (2025), and new flooring (2025). Additional features include hurricane impact windows (2021), dishwasher (2017), washing machine (2022), and garbage disposal (2024). Conveniently located just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, shopping, dining, golf, and downtown Sarasota. Ideal as a seasonal snowbird retreat, full-time residence, or investment opportunity in one of Sarasota’s most socially active waterfront communities. What Your Condo Fee Gets You: Water, sewer, trash, cable TV, landscaping, and all that pesky exterior upkeep (yes, even painting). You’ll also enjoy a heated/chilled pool, community center, shuffleboard, and well-maintained private roads. Feeling nautical? Marina slips are available first-come, first-served for an additional fee.