PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Park Forest property just waiting for your personal touch! This gated 55+community offers monthly activities at the clubhouse/pool along with pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard & much more. Upon entering the home, you will find a relaxing water view with a wood area that can be enjoyed from every room. The great room & kitchen have endless possibilities with a vaulted ceiling & slider doors to access the covered/screened lanai. The kitchen features a large dining area with a bay window, ceramic tile floor & pantry for extra storage. Home is being sold partially furnished & appliances remain including the washer/dryer, inventory list will be provided. A split floor plan offers privacy to both the primary & guest bedrooms. There is a den/office just off the living room.  Exterior updates include roof, side entry & hurricane garage door with opener. The HOA fees cover common ground/lawn maintenance, irrigation, roof replacement & exterior painting. Located just a short distance to historic Dearborn Street for all your local shopping needs & less than 15 to minutes to several beaches on Manasota Key, plus a short drive Venice & Nokomis beaches.