Paradise awaits. Located in the neighborhood of South Creek, a boutique enclave community nestled into the edge of Sarasota Bay, this unique Key West style home possesses a front elevation filled with tropical island charm highlighted by a multi-tiered metal roof, parking portico, tropical landscaping, and a raised front porch. Boasting five bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, this spacious home offers over 3,000 square feet of living space comprised of a combination of large gathering rooms and intimate private spaces. The ground floor features the master suite, kitchen with eating space, living room, separate dining room, two bedrooms and one bathroom plus inside utility. The charm continues onto the second floor with a family room, one and one-half bathrooms, two bedrooms and an upper crow's nest perfect for meditation, creating art, or enjoying refreshments on the outdoor balcony for sunset views. The setting of this home is enhanced with a lushly landscaped backyard featuring a private outdoor oasis including paver lanai, pool, hot tub and outdoor shower. Storage is abundant in this home and it is equipped with an oversized two-car garage with extra workspace or length for a boat trailer. Be a part of this family-friendly gated waterfront community that offers its residents tennis courts, basketball courts, a volleyball court, playground and a fishing pier plus day docks.