5430 Eagles Point Circle, Unit 101Sarasota, FL 34231Price: $695,000

It's all about the light and the view. This first floor corner residence offers water views from every room, with Phillippi Creek to the south and the Intracoastal Waterway and Siesta Key to the west. Thoughtfully positioned for privacy, it looks out on nothing but water. No neighboring buildings, just fish jumping, birds diving, and boats gliding by. Fair warning: it is remarkably easy to lose an afternoon here. Evenings belong to the sunset, when the sky delivers colors worth pausing for. First floor residences at Eagles Point are distinguished by an expanded open terrace, and a portion of this one has been screened, keeping the outdoors enjoyable and the bugs out of the conversation. Another rare find for Eagles Point is a second under building parking space, so your second vehicle stays sheltered from the elements too. Recent updates include new HVAC, water heater, and washer and dryer, along with hurricane shutters on the western facing windows. Life in The Landings, a gated community West of the Trail, comes with beautifully maintained grounds, a nature trail leading to the Intracoastal, and kayak storage with a launch for easy access to the water. Eagles Point residents enjoy their own pool and barbecue area, plus membership in The Landings Racquet Club, featuring a fitness center, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a pool with spa, and a full calendar of social activities.