One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Neal Signature Homes is proud to present this brand-new Cortina floor plan located within the 24-hour gated Aria community in Nokomis. This single-level residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a flexible den ideal for an office, gym, or bonus space, along with an upgraded two-car garage plus a dedicated golf cart garage. The home features a private screened pool and spa with an expansive paver lanai overlooking a serene pond, creating a peaceful outdoor setting. Impact-resistant glass is installed on the side and rear elevations per builder specifications. Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully designed. The main living areas feature upgraded wood flooring, recessed ceiling details, and an open-concept layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is highly upgraded with Level 6 cabinetry, stacked upper cabinets, soft-close doors and drawers, roll-outs, pot and pan drawers, and a full-height quartz backsplash. The GE Café appliance package includes a gas cooktop with vented hood, French-door refrigerator, wall oven, and Advantium microwave. Quartz countertops and upgraded cabinetry continue throughout the home. The owner’s suite includes a spacious bedroom with pond views and a luxury bath featuring a walk-in shower with double rainheads, frameless glass enclosure, quartz countertops, and upgraded cabinetry with double drawer banks. The walk-in closet offers extensive built-in storage. Two additional bedrooms are positioned in a split-bedroom layout, providing separation and flexibility, and the pool bath includes exterior access for convenient indoor-outdoor living. Additional features and upgrades include outdoor kitchen prewire, pool and spa prewire, enhanced HVAC system, smart-home and security package with video doorbell and structured wiring, CAT6 and RG6 drops, paver driveway and lanai, and upgraded landscaping. Aria is a gated community offering maintenance-assisted landscaping including lawn mowing, trimming, fertilization, weeding, annual mulching, and common area maintenance. Community amenities include a heated resort-style pool and spa, clubhouse with service kitchen, covered verandahs with bar area, fitness center, four pickleball courts, fire pit, and event lawn. Convenient access to I-75 via Laurel Road, approximately 3.9 miles to the Venice Train Depot and Legacy Trail, and approximately 5.3 miles to Nokomis Beach. Shopping, dining, and downtown Venice are nearby. Property includes a 3D walkthrough, video tour, and floor plan viewer.