Welcome to The Palms, a sought-after 248-unit condominium community made up of seven three-story buildings surrounded by lush, mature landscaping. This prime location offers easy, quick access to downtown Sarasota and area beaches, plus close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, everything you need, right where you want it. Step into resort-style living with this bright, open-concept 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offering over 865 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The spacious living room impresses with tile flooring, high ceilings, and a ceiling fan, while sliding glass doors lead out to your own screened-in lanai, the perfect spot to unwind and get away from it all at the end of the day. The fully appointed kitchen is a standout, featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a great breakfast bar for casual dining or entertaining. Both bedrooms are generously sized with their own connecting, updated bathrooms, complete with a jetted tub, tub/shower combination, wood cabinetry, and granite vanity counters for a true spa-like feel. Outside, enjoy beautifully landscaped, well-maintained grounds with convenient parking right in front of the building, plus secured, code-access entry to buildings and common areas for added peace of mind. As a resident of The Palms, you'll have access to premier community amenities including tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse, and fitness center and resort living, every single day. ADDITIONAL FEES AND RENTAL INFORMATION: Move-In Funds: Minimum 1st month rent, 1 month security deposit. Application fee: $100 Application fee. HOA: $150 application fee; No pick up trucks are allowed in the community Pets: 1 dog allowed under 40 lbs. $250 refundable pet fee and $25 monthly pet rent (each) Utilities: Tenant responsibility; Internet is included in rent Included: Internet is included in rent At PMI Southwest Florida, we strive to provide an experience that is cost effective and convenient. That's why we provide a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents. Our Standard Program handles insurance, air filter changes, utility set up, credit building, rent rewards and more at a rate of *$39.95/month, added to every property as a required program. You have the option to elect our Premium Program, which includes all of the above plus identity protection & pest control at a rate of *$49.95/month. *If you provide your own insurance policy, the RBP cost will be reduced by $11.95, which is the amount of the insurance premium billed by Second Nature Insurance Services