This rarely available first floor condo with water views has a screened in lanai that overlooks the canal waterway . The lanai has an extra feature that it has sliding vinyl windows that can enhance your privacy and extend comfortable living space spurning cooler weather. The lanai offers views of the Whitaker Bayou that is bordered by a seawall with dockage for your own small boat. (22 feet or less and no tower until access under bridge to inter coastal) You can easily access the inter coastal within minutes and the 10th Street boat ramp is available to easily load on a trailer. Do you love boating? Fishing? This could be your answer. Whitaker Bayou Condos has a total of eighteen units with a flight of stairs at each end of the building. There is an elevator located in the center of the building. The garage has 24 hour lighting and three separate garage doors. Access is provided by an individual remote for each unit. Every unit has a spacious parking area with a private enclosed storage area 4x8x8. There is additional parking in the rear for occupants and guests. Minimum 30 day rental x 12 a year. All of this is located next to The renowned Ringling School of Art. Directly across the street is Marietta's Whimsical Museum bordered by the Indian Beach Sapphire Shores neighborhood, one of the most established in the area. This location is only minutes from the Sarasota Bradenton Airport, The Ringling Museum, solo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and The Legacy Bike Trail. Downtown is just over a mile away and there you can easily walk downtown and enjoy outdoor and indoor dining, Art Galleries, Theatres, dancing and shopping. Location is everything. Call to see this unique property and enjoy your season in your new home.