CANAL-FRONT HOME with GULF ACCESS and a new roof in 2021! As of this listing entry, there are 81 canal-front single family homes listed for sale in Manatee County and the average price is $2.4M. This home is the least expensive option on that list by over $130,000! Beyond its waterfront advantages, the location of this property poses tremendous opportunity upside. Bayshore Gardens is geographically situated between a host of global attractions! This home is just 2 miles from the world renowned IMG Academy, a 15 minute drive to the beaches of Anna Maria Island, 8 miles from Downtown Sarasota, 3.5 miles from the Sarasota Airport, and a few hundred feet down the canal from Sarasota Bay. This home is also part of the Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreations District. For just $407 per year added to the tax bill, owners have access to the parks and recreational facilities with additional memberships for the pool, athletic courts, and the Marina! With a few cosmetic adjustments, this masonry home with a new roof can shine as the perfect rental property, 2nd home, or retirement home for anyone who appreciates intelligent investing and the authentic Florida lifestyle!