8303 Desoto Dr 8303 DeSoto Dr, Colony Cove North/Lakes section, ELLENTON FL; a 55+, large dog/golf cart friendly, resort lifestyle community situated along Manatee River. Homes are on leased lots; community application with credit/background check. Your dream home in paradise is waiting for you! 1344 SF; 2BD/2BA plus a newly screened lanai. Not just a place to live but rather a lifestyle somewhat like summer camp for adults! ~~For your convenience a paid 4 point Insurance Inspection has been completed in 2024 by a third party licensed inspector. Inspection will be provided for buyer review that covers these 4 items: ~ROOF: NEW shingle roof 2022 ~HVAC: keeps everything cool! ~PLUMBING: Re-plumbed CPVC 2014, new drain lines 2021 ~ELECTRIC: Main breaker panel: 150 amp/copper OTHER UPDATES: ~FLOORS: Laminate in living areas, ceramic tile in kitchen and hallway plus new carpeting in bedrooms ~KITCHEN: Granite counter tops, casual dining on the granite center island, updated lighting, stainless steel appliances and under mount sink ~BATHROOMS: Updated ceramic enclosures ~Smooth Sheetrock walls and textured vaulted ceilings (no lines!) ~WINDOWS/DOORS: New double pane windows in bedrooms, French doors to lanai ~CEILING FANS: All new remote control ~PARKING/CARPORT: Room for at least 2 vehicles with a golf cart ~LAUNDRY: Inside home ~SHED: Under carport 6 X 8 ft ~EXTERIOR: Fresh professional paint ~LOCATION: In Lakes section conveniently located near an gated entrance ~ Offered not furnished ~MONTHLY LOT RENT: $1162.92 (market rate TBD by community; subject to change) covers all of the community amenities plus almost all other typical monthly expenses such as water, sewer, trash pickup, recycling, all property taxes plus lawn care. The active adult lifestyle is designed to help you enjoy the finer things in life! ~9 community buildings includes 4 meeting halls ~6 community pools ~2 fitness centers ~Over 20 ponds/lakes/inlets ~Marina on the Manatee River: 75 slips/boat trailer storage (nominal fee) ~Fishing pier, outdoor pavilion, fireplace ~Dog Park split big/little pups. 2 pets permitted up to 75 lbs with breed restrictions ~2 Nature Preserves: Micro-forest 1.5 acres with walking trails plus mangrove canals off river for kayaking ~Billiards Room ~ Arts/Crafts, game/card rooms ~Woodworkers Shop ~Libraries ~Pickle-ball, tennis, shuffle, horseshoe courts ~45+ miles of roadways for walking/riding ~24/7 roving courtesy patrol ~Partially gated ~Planned activities every day including holidays ~30+ clubs to join ~Golf cart accessible shopping plaza at Creekside Commons (Lowes, Aldi, Home Goods, Restaurants, Pet supplies plus more!) ~~Your dream destination and new lifestyle await! Live where everyone else goes on vacation! ~Florida MH Sales, LLC cannot guarantee/warrant the accuracy of information/measurements/condition of any property. Measurements are approximate. All homes are sold AS IS; personal or professional inspection is encouraged. Buyers assume full responsibility for obtaining all current rate of lot rent fees/pass-on costs, rules/regulations, pet policies, etc., associated with the park from the community administrative office.~LOCATION: Midway between Tampa and Sarasota; just minutes from the I-75 interstate in Manatee County. Easy access to airports in Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota. NEARBY: ~BEACHES: Over 7 miles of free, sugar sand beaches at Anna Maria Island plus Longboat, Lido and Siesta Key are less than 1 hour away! ~DINING: Waterfront Casual and Fine Dining (seafood/local catch of the day) and sightseeing dinner cruises. ~NIGHTLIFE/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Tiki Bars: Whiskey Joe's, Woody's River Roo, Caddy's on the River ~SHOPPING: Creekside Commons, Ridgewood Plaza, Ellenton Outlet Mall, University Town Center Mall, Costco, antique and thrift stores. ~FISHING/BOATING: Anna Maria Island, Sky Way Bridge (State Park) Fishing Piers. Fishing, shelling and dolphin charters, parasailing an