You'll love coming home to this FIRST FLOOR condo in a quiet area of The Palms of Cortez. The split floor plan gives each bedroom its own PRIVACY. This larger end unit has an extra window in the bedroom and an extra window in the main bathroom for extra daylight and openness. The 18-inch ceramic tile floors throughout the home give the space a fresh, clean, cool look and feel that's easy to maintain. This unit has been well maintained with a new AC in 2015, new washer, dryer and microwave in 2019. There are NO STAIRS to climb so bringing in groceries is a breeze. No having to schlep your laundry; there's a utility room in the unit with FULL SIZE washer and dryer included. Enjoy evenings on your generously sized screened LANAI all year round. The community is GATED for security and peace of mind. Enjoy the SPARKLING POOL year round with family and friends. Get some exercise at the TENNIS courts or FITNESS room, or bring the kiddos to the PLAYGROUND for some outdoor fun. Just 6 miles to Bradenton BEACH, 5 miles to downtown Bradenton, 8 miles to Sarasota/Bradenton International AIRPORT, 11 miles to downtown Sarasota. No age restrictions, CDD fees. This unit is the Plantation floorplan.