518 Bayview Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228

Enjoy peaceful days and nights in this charming home located on Gull Bayou across from a 7 acre wildlife preserve. Manatees, dolphins, fish thrive in this quiet water. Bird life is abundant. Among the many features of this residence are 2 boat docks, 1 with a lift; a new commercial grade roof in 2015, new a/c in 2016, invisible fence for your favorite pets, new code compliant windows in 2015. The beach access is a 5 minutes away. The interior has all tile floors, renovated bathrooms, and generous size rooms. The 3rd bedroom is small, but has a murphy bed to accommodate an extra guest. There is an adorable potting shed for storage of tools and yard furniture. Membership in the HOA is voluntary but the meetings are always informative and the parties are fabulous. Located in the Sleepy Lagoon section of LBK, you can enjoy a serene lifestyle yet be 20-30 minutes from shopping, dining and cultural events offered by Sarasota and Bradenton. Life doesn't get much better than this.