Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex apartment just steps from Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. Annual lease and available now. This unfurnished unit features an updated good sized kitchen, tile and terrazzo flooring throughout, 1 covered carport with room for 2nd car, exterior storage closet, shared washer and dryer and a big backyard. Ideally located close to Publix, Main Street, Whole Foods, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, local restaurants, theaters, and more. Payne Park offers a skate park, Circus Park playground, café, disc golf course, and amphitheater—making it easy to embrace Sarasota’s vibrant lifestyle. Whether you're shopping at the Saturday farmers market, dining downtown, or catching a Bayfront sunset, this location puts the best of Sarasota at your doorstep. One adult dog under 35 lbs or cat is permitted with $250 refundable pet deposit. Dog must not be a "barker". Fair credit and income are required but we do look at the whole picture versus just a credit score. Utilities are not included. Grounds maintenance and trash pickup are included.