Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome home, and bring your boat, as community docks are available with no fixed bridges to the Gulf! Mount Vernon is a friendly 55-plus, amenity-rich, vibrant, and very active waterfront community. There are many socials and fun interactive activities in this maintenance-free community, offering a wonderful lifestyle at a great value for easy living. This spacious two-bedroom, two-bath, light and bright corner top-floor unit provides breathtaking water and sunset views of Sarasota Bay. Enjoy your morning coffee or watch the birds at sunset in the enclosed lanai overlooking the pond and Bay. Plus, the sliding glass doors open to allow a cool breeze for a relaxing atmosphere. Step into the home to find a split bedroom floor plan, large kitchen with eating area, open living and dining area, primary bedroom walk-in closet and en-suite bath, extra storage space, roll-down hurricane shutters, ceiling fans throughout, Sarasota Bay water views and the pond with water fountain from the primary bedroom window and back lanai. The home only needs your personal touch and updates to make it your own. The conveniently assigned covered carport parking spot and personal storage are located just outside your front door. This charming residence is just a few short steps to the community amenities, including the heated swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball. The association fees include water, sewer, trash, recycling, landscape maintenance, inside/outside pest control, cable, internet and exterior maintenance repairs. The clubhouse has been newly remodeled with a new roof, a newly paved parking lot, a banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, a library and a game room. Outdoors, you will find the heated pool, a lakeside veranda, boat docks, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, spa, sauna, workshop, woodshop, golf putting green, walking paths, butterfly garden, bay-front park, kayak storage and launch, bayside pavilion, lakeside gazebo, bird sanctuary, many ponds and spacious grounds of nearly 90 acres of wonderful Florida wildlife. Boat docks are available for a small fee. Sorry, no pets allowed. Only minutes by car, boat and bike to Anna Maria Island's stunning sugary sandy beaches, restaurants, live music, shops and medical facilities. Make your appointment today to see this amazing condo at a great value!