3519 Mineola Dr., Sarasota, FL 34239

FABULOUS PHILLIPPI CREEK WATERFRONT ON MINEOLA ISLAND! Spacious 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bath home in South Gate with stunning views of Phillippi Creek and park-like views. Huge Family Room (15'x27') features 2 large picture windows overlooking Otter Cove and nature's finest. Sit back and enjoy the wildlife show from your screened lanai or the expansive lawn leading down to the water. Manatees, eagles, otters, jumping fish and all types of birds and animals are regular visitors. Install a dock and have boating access to Sarasota Bay and beyond in a small powerboat. Giant Cuban Laurel tree in the front yard adds to the tropical setting. Many original features including terrazzo floors throughout the house, wood kitchen cabinets, plaster walls and original tiled bathroom counters and walls. Two large bedrooms - 18' x 14' and 18' x 12'. Big two car garage with inside laundry room, small den and 22' long screened lanai behind it. Rare opportunity to restore, add on or update to today's standards. The location can't be beat on one of the prettiest streets in Sarasota. Short drive to the beach on Siesta Key, shopping, restaurants, schools and all the amenities that Downtown Sarasota has to offer. Great schools are nearby - Southside Elementary, Brookside Middle and Sarasota High School. Membership in the South Gate Community Assn. is optional. Enjoy events in the Victor Lundy designed Community Center on 5 acres on Phillippi Creek. Swim in the 25'x 60' pool from March until November for an additional $99 per year.