6227 COLUMBIA DRIVE Welcome to this 3 bed/2 bath updated home in Bayshore Gardens of Bradenton. This move-in-ready home blends comfort, functionality, and style with a bright, airy interior that has been recently renovated. Natural light fills the space, highlighting the semi-open layout that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is designed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and navy wood cabinetry, offering both style and practicality whether you’re preparing a quiet meal or hosting friends. Enjoy Florida living in the inviting Florida Room, or step outside to the fully fenced, generously sized backyard with plenty of room for a pool plus space for outdoor grilling, gatherings, or enjoying your morning coffee in the fresh air. Updates include Roof, HVAC system and vinyl fence in 2023, updated electric panel and plumbing in 2022, hurricane impact windows in 2021, and a brand-new water heater in 2026. Located in the Bayshore Gardens Recreation District, residents enjoy access to a junior Olympic-size community pool, playground, picnic pavilions with BBQ grills, ball field, fishing pier, and a marina with a private boat ramp and rental boat slips. Conveniently located close to IMG Academy and just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment, this home is also only five miles from downtown Bradenton, five miles from Sarasota International Airport, and nine miles from the sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island.