Welcome to resort-style living in the gated community of Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch, where this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers over $70,000 in premium finishes and enhancements. This home backs up to a protected preserve, ensuring permanent privacy and unobstructed views--- where you can often spot the famous Nokomis bald eagle nesting nearby. From the moment you arrive, you'll notice the home is tucked away on a quiet, non-thru street offering peaceful surroundings just a short walk to amenities. The lush + meticulously maintained landscaping frames the pavered driveway, leading to an upgraded elevation and impact glass front door. Step inside to discover 22-inch diagonal tile flooring and upgraded Sherwin Williams paint throughout, setting the tone for elegance and comfort. The open-concept great room seamlessly flows into the chef-inspired kitchen, which features 42-inch solid wood cabinetry, a polished marble backsplash, and built-in GenAir, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool appliances. Designer light fixtures, upgraded hardware, and quartz countertops elevate the space, making it ideal for both entertaining and everyday living. The primary bedroom suite impresses with a tray ceiling, a spacious walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath complete with dual sinks, an upgraded vanity, and a frameless glass walk-in shower lined with premium tile. Additional upgrades include a customized laundry and butler’s pantry area with high-end washer and dryer, an extended garage with 4-foot expansion and epoxy floors, upgraded interior doors and lighting throughout, and full smart home integration. Enjoy the Florida sunshine year-round from the glass-enclosed Florida room, enhanced by an electric screen on the patio and a custom pavered outdoor space with a seating wall and built-in grill station finished with quartz countertops. A tankless water heater ensures energy efficiency and comfort. Located outside the flood zone zoned for A-rated schools, this home provides exceptional value in one of Sarasota’s most desirable areas. Talon Preserve is more than a neighborhood—it’s a lifestyle destination. Residents enjoy world-class amenities including a resort-style heated pool with rock waterfall and splash pad, spa, full-service restaurant and bar, 18,000 sq ft clubhouse, state-of-the-art gym, arcade, 8 pickleball courts, tennis and bocce courts, and a dog park. Direct access to the Legacy Trail and proximity to Oscar Scherer State Park, pristine beaches, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, top-rated golf courses, and downtown Sarasota and Venice complete the picture of ideal Florida living.