Welcome to your 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom WATERFRONT top floor condo! Located in historic Cortez village and just a short couple blocks to cross the drawbridge to Anna Maria Island beach. Stop paying marina bills by keeping your boat at your assigned 40' DOCK SPACE on the deep water canal with easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and easy access to Tampa Bay, Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Start sunrise mornings on the front lanai with coffee & the news. Come evening, unwind in your Florida room at the other end of the condo - its full sliders recently upgraded with power hurricane shutters for energy efficiency and if/when needed additional storm protection. The owners and guests enjoy spectacular sunset views overlooking the canal and boat dock while watching manatees play in the canal. The recently renovated gourmet kitchen is a beauty featuring gleaming quartz countertops, contemporary style cabinetry with soft close drawers, a large workstation-style sink, stainless appliances, LED lighting, ceramic flooring and a full pantry. The spacious master bedroom features an enlarged walk-in closet with pull-down stairs for attic storage & sliders opening onto canal views. The bright & roomy guest bedroom is currently doubling as a home office. Both bathrooms have been upgraded with new plumbing and granite vanities. Among the many updates/upgrades are attractive floating LR shelving & tube-style skylights in both kitchen & guest bath. There are 2 under-building assigned parking spaces plus a private lockable storage room. Kayaks are stored suspended from the parking overhead. Smugglers Landing Condo Assoc, on quiet residential streets, includes two heated pools, hot tub, tennis/pickle ball court, clubhouse, fitness room, and (sailboat-water) private canal. Two popular restaurants within a couple blocks. The association has successfully completed the state required engineering study. You're just minutes away from the sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island, shopping and great restaurants. This waterfront paradise could be yours! Interested? Come see it today!