SHORT TERM RENTAL: furnished residence available June 9th through October 31, 2023, minimum stay 2 months. 2 bedrooms 2 baths one story end-unit condominium, internet, and a 2 car carport. Located in Sarasota Village Gardens, a fabulous community in a lush old Florida setting under a canopy of palms, bird-of-paradise, and hibiscus. This villa-style residence is an artists home, featuring walls of the owner’s lovely paintings. Rooms are spacious, and include a stocked kitchen with dishes, glassware, pots and pans, and even has an ice cream maker. Living room has a large-screen tv with some basic channels, plus access via Roku to streaming platforms such as Prime video and Netflix. Master suite has a queen-size bed, bath and walk-in closet; guest bedroom with two twin beds, en-suite bath, spacious closet and writing desk. A screened lanai provides a private place to enjoy the backyard jungle of tropical vegetation, birdsongs and evening breezes. Amenities include a community clubhouse with a kitchen, library, pool table, and property manager office; a tennis court that doubles as a pickleball court, 2 shuffle board courts, a heated community pool, and a ramada with 2 gas grills, tables and chairs. No motorcycles, pickup trucks allowed, background checks required. Village Gardens is located just minutes from the commerce and culture of Sarasota, and a 15 minute drive to sandy beaches along Lido Key. Property is rented January, February and March 2024 at seasonal rental amount $2,500/month.