One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Take a walk to the beach! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Sea Breeze condo is situated on the Island of Venice, less than 1 mile from the beach and under 2 miles from downtown. <P> <P> The kitchen seamlessly connects to the living and dining rooms, providing a perfect atmosphere for entertaining and conversation. The beautiful granite countertops enhance the light cabinets. Additionally, the peninsula layout offers ample preparation space. You will appreciate the features of GE appliances. The 18 cu. ft. refrigerator comes with adjustable glass shelves and front-facing temperature controls. The glass-top range includes a self-cleaning oven. The 1.5 cu. ft., 950-watt microwave offers auto time and defrost settings. The dishwasher completes the lineup of appliances, making cooking enjoyable and convenient.<P> Two spacious bedroom suites feature walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a separate entrance, making it the perfect suite for friends and family guests to come and go as they please. <P> The laundry closet includes a full-size washer and dryer. You’ll appreciate how much easier life is when you can do your laundry in your own unit. <P> The primary bathroom boasts a spacious walk-in shower adorned with large-format, earth-toned tiles and a glass enclosure. The second bathroom includes a tub and shower combination, also with a glass enclosure. <P> This home is uniquely situated near the beach, yet its higher elevation (approximately 20 feet) places it in evacuation zone D and flood zone X. This, combined with impact windows and a new 2023 roof, allows you to enjoy island life with less stress, whether as your primary or secondary residence. <P> Service Club Park, located less than a mile away, offers beach access, volleyball, and picnic shelters. Brohard Paw Park, situated 1.6 miles away, is the only dog beach in Sarasota County, which is fantastic because Sea Breeze allows up to two pets! Sharky's nightlife and the Venice Fishing Pier are 1.4 miles away. <P> Downtown Venice is also 1.6 miles away, where you can shop at the farmer’s market every Saturday, play tennis or basketball at Hecksher Park, enjoy live theater at the third-largest community theater in the U.S., attend a concert at the Gazebo in Centennial Park every Friday night, or listen to Venice’s professional symphony at the Venice Performing Arts Center. You can also participate in various festivals throughout the year, take an art class at the Venice Art Center, or indulge your cravings at numerous restaurants, as well as ice cream, pastry, and chocolate shops. Boat rentals and fishing charters are just 2.5 miles away.