The "Jewel of Nokomis" also known as Fairwinds Village is a 55+ community of 87 villas located west of US 41 amid 20 acre of well maintained grounds shaded by mature trees and laced with walking paths. Just a short walk or bike ride to beautiful uncrowded Nokomis beach and the North Jetty fishing grounds. Minutes away is historic Venice with its extraordinary shopping and dining. Reach upscale Casey Key and miles of pristine sandy beach across a lift bridge five minutes away. Bike the winding, canopied Casey Key Road to the island's north bridge where a fishhouse and cold beer await. The community is located on a saltwater canal leading to Lyons Bay and then to the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers here know these waters for tarpon, pompano, flounder, redfish and grouper. This turnkey furnished END unit villa is located directly across from the kayak racks ($50/ year) and launching area and just a half block to the community boat docks which are available on a first come basis. This is a pet friendly neighborhood with a newly built dog park area, heated pool, club house, new pickle ball courts, bocce ball court, shuffle board court and lots of friendly active residents who get together frequently for community dinners and activities. Located adjacent to an additional parking area, a 2 car family is not a problem. Proud owner has updated the kitchen, Master bath has a glass enclosed shower. The villa owner has cleaned and sealed the roof regularly. This villa has additional walk-in closets so storage is not a problem. Plus a full size washer dryer is located inside the unit. Come and start living the carefree beach lifestyle of Fair Winds and meet the neighbors who you will soon be calling friends.