BEAUTIFUL FULL WATER VIEWS OF NORTH CREEK, SARASOTA BAY, AND THE GULF FROM THE LOWEST PRICED CONDO WITH A WATER VIEW IN THE MERIDIAN. Watch the eagles and osprey fish and enjoy truly stunning sunsets from the balcony of this condo with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a formal dining room/den. With this condo you have found a best-priced gem in Meridian at The Oaks Preserve to enjoy all the Gulf Coast has to offer. Take the private elevator to the sixth floor and explore this spacious unit with stunning maple wood floors throughout. The great room has high ceilings and sliding doors to the large, screened balcony that offers gorgeous water views in the day, and breath-taking sunsets in the evening. The open kitchen features a pantry, and a breakfast bar. The adjoining dining room gives you room to host formal meals or could be used as a den. The master suite has a door that opens to the balcony, two walk-in closets and an en-suite master bath with soaking tub, a walk-in shower, a good number of cabinets, mirrors and counter space. The 2nd bedroom is en-suite, and the third is spacious with beautiful preserve views. A nice option for those who want to work at home. Want to get outside and enjoy the Florida sunshine? You can walk to the Meridian residents-only pool and spa. Here you will also find an outdoor kitchen and workout room. As members of The Oaks Club, you also can take advantage of all it offers, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 12 HAR-TRU tennis courts maintained to tournament standards, 4 of which are lighted, bocce and pickle ball courts, a junior Olympic community pool, and a wide variety of dining, recreational and social offerings. GOLF or SOCIAL Membership is required and available immediately with homeownership. INITIATION FEES GOING UP ON 2/1/2025. BUY NOW BEFORE THE INCREASE!