Beautifully updated, GROUND-FLOOR, 3-bedroom home with NO STAIRS, featuring a brand-new, gorgeous kitchen in the highly sought-after, pet-friendly, gated community of Parkridge. Enjoy everything Sarasota has to offer from this fantastic North Sarasota location, with easy access to I-75, the University Parkway with its great restaurants, UTC Mall, and Benderson Park. You're just 6 miles from Downtown Sarasota, 9 miles from Lido Beach, and a short drive to Siesta Key. This spacious unit offers an excellent layout that feels even larger, with no wasted space on stairs and direct access from the garage. Features include beautiful laminate wood floors in the main living area, newer carpet in the bedrooms, and tile flooring in the kitchen, hallway, and bathrooms. Additional highlights include a one-car garage and a storage room off the lanai. The primary suite features dual closets and a private bathroom. You'll love the maintenance-free lifestyle - the community covers lawn and grounds maintenance, roof replacement (updated in 2022), pool maintenance, pest control, basic cable, and water - all included in the HOA dues, which are only $411 per month. Don't miss out - schedule your showing today!