BRING YOUR BOAT, JET SKIS, KAYAKS because this community has park PLUS boat ramp where you can launch small boats ..less than 15 min to open bay waters via Phillippi Creek. This TURNKEY furnished 3/2/2 home on almost a HALF ACRE fenced lot with ROOM FOR A POOL in Key West Style neighborhood of RIVER FOREST...wow! NEW ROOF 2019 NEW AC 2018. Easy care terrazzo floors throughout and many NEW HURRICANE WINDOWS PLUS exceptionally big back all weather sunroom. Wonderfully updated, galley kitchen has new granite countertops with rich, matching granite backsplash, shaker cabinets, breakfast bar, pass-thru and great backyard view. This split floorpan has generous size inside laundry room with room for office, master bedroom with nice sized closet, crown molding PLUS own separate screened porch, updated baths, recently repiped, water softener, nice art deco family room molding, newer electric panel, EXTRA DRIVEWAY PARKING, garage storage! POOL bath is by garage laundry and kitchen...what a nice bonus! Optional HOA! LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION, less than 15 minutes to downtown sarasota, beaches & Bayfront, airport, short bike ride or walk to Landings Shopping Center, Walts Fish Market, Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, Parrot X-Press Grill and many more cafes and amazing dining. Quiet walkable streets, this neighborhood and charming home is one to fall in love with at a price to appreciate...don't let this gem get away!