225 S PORT ROYAL Lane Welcome to easy Florida living! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home on a CORNER LOT offers a peaceful pond view, wonderful indoor/outdoor living, and major updates already completed - ROOF, HVAC and WATER HEATER all replaced in 2020! The open kitchen features a center island perfect for gathering and flows into a spacious living area and fully enclosed Florida room overlooking the lighted pond and fountain. Step outside to the rear patio, or enjoy morning coffee and neighborhood hellos from the screened front porch with Trex flooring. The primary suite includes an en-suite bath with walk-in shower, while neutral decor throughout makes it easy to add your own style. A garage provides space for your car, golf cart, workshop, hobbies, or additional storage. The home also came through the recent hurricanes with no reported impact. And then there's the Caribbean Isles lifestyle! This gated, resident-owned 55+ waterfront cooperative offers NO LOT RENT, direct water access for boating and kayaking, a year-round heated pool, clubhouse, games, activities, dinners, dances, and plenty of opportunities to stay active and social. Four miles of private roads are perfect for walking, biking, or cruising by golf cart. Located in Apollo Beach between Tampa/St. Petersburg and Sarasota/Bradenton, you're close to beaches, shopping, restaurants, medical services, and more. Whether you're searching for a full-time retirement home or a seasonal Florida escape, this one delivers the space, setting, updates, and lifestyle to start enjoying Florida from day one.