Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Cedars East– A Fitness and Tennis Resort like community located between the Sarasota Bay Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico on the beautiful island of Longboat Key. This townhome, being sold turnkey/furnished is ready for your next adventure! Be it your permanent island home, second-home or investment opportunity as THIS community allows short term rentals (14 days minimum) with management on-site ready to assist. The first floor features a long 1 car garage with plenty of room for storage in the sprandel. Once onto to the second floor, you are welcomed with a spacious luxury living room (room for a pull out sofa for guests), open concept kitchen with wood floors throughout, tall ceilings, custom window shutters and a gorgeous lanai surrounded by greenery. The chef in you will enjoy the efficient kitchen as it is equipped with quality appliances with plenty of high-end cabinetry and granite space for all your needs. Continue on and you ll find a full bathroom perfect for guests use and to the left you ll the out of sight stackable quality washer/dryer. The master bedroom located on the third floor has generous space with two closets and a large bathroom with his and hers sinks. In addition, the third floor has a capacious sundeck that can be turned into a SECOND bedroom which is a popular floor plan in this community. Cedars East features a Jr Olympic pool perfect for lap swimming or enjoying pure relaxation, idyllic boardwalks woven through picturesque mangroves connect the different sections of the community, and a bayside fishing pier are all available to all residents without any additional membership fees. Requiring extra fees for membership is the Cedars East Tennis Club and Resort, also onsite. It is admired for its fantastic tennis amenities including 10 Har Tru courts, Pro-Shop with professional instruction, daily clinics, etc. Included in full club membership is the Cedars fitness center, accessible 24/7 with secure access and modern equipment, bicycles for use, and opportunity to take advantage of seasonal Tiki Bar by the pool. Cedars East is conveniently located nearby many outstanding retail outlets and eateries – including the world-famous shopping and dining of St. Armand’s Circle and the arts and entertainment of Sarasota. All that’s missing in this turnkey masterpiece is you. With your personal belongings, you can step right into the lap of tranquility and start savoring every moment.