Discover one of the best waterfront values this close to Anna Maria Island. Located in the highly desired boating community of Casco Dorado, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa style condo sits directly on a deep water canal with no fixed bridgesthe ideal setting for boaters, beach goers, and anyone seeking the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Cortez Village. Step inside to a bright, open layout with peaceful water views and endless potential to personalize. The floor plan offers generous living and dining areas, a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath, plus a guest bedroom and second full bathperfect for visiting family and friends. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from your private waterfront patio while watching boats, birds, and wildlife drift by. Casco Dorado is known for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional amenities, including a heated community pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, and first come, first served boat docks for a very low fee. A dedicated kayak launch allows easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, leading you straight to the Gulf of Mexico and all the beauty of the local islands. The community is pet friendly, and the monthly fee conveniently covers building and flood insurance, exterior maintenance, water, sewer, trash, cable TV, and high speed internet. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the historic Cortez fishing village, world class beaches, waterfront dining, and premier boating routes, this waterfront villa offers the rare opportunity to own in one of the closest mainland communities to Anna Maria Islandwithout the island price tag. Bring your vision and make this coastal retreat your own.