Welcome to Village Gardens, where lush tropical landscaping greets you as you enter the community, instantly creating a peaceful and tranquil setting. Located at 5003 Village Gardens Drive, this attached 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers comfortable living in a highly desirable community. The open living and dining area features high ceilings and a clerestory window, filling the main living space with natural light. A large enclosed Florida room/lanai provides additional space for relaxing or entertaining and opens to a private brick patio—perfect for morning coffee or dining al fresco. Inside, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and bathrooms, with tile flooring throughout the home except in the second bedroom. Ceiling fans in most rooms help keep the home comfortable year-round. The kitchen offers ample counter and storage space, and as a gas community, the home includes a gas range and gas water heater. A full-size washer and dryer are conveniently located in the interior laundry closet. The brand new covered carport accommodates two vehicles. This home can be sold furnished (with all current furnishings included). Village Gardens is known for its active lifestyle and strong sense of community, offering a heated pool, pickleball/tennis, and shuffleboard courts, a clubhouse with a fully equipped kitchen, library, billiards, and even a car wash area. The main entry road has been recently recoated, and community-maintained roofs have been replaced within the last few years, providing peace of mind. Residents truly love living here—take a drive through the community and see for yourself. All of this is ideally located near Sarasota Airport, downtown Sarasota, beautiful beaches, museums, UTC Mall, and more.