3363 CROSS CREEK DRIVE 3363 Welcome to Crooked Creek, a Tim Seibert designed treasure tucked away adjacent to the 72 acre Red Bug Slough Preserve, a natural oasis in the midst of Sarasota’s suburban landscape. Open and airy, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom upstairs unit is awash with natural light from a large skylight in the kitchen and expansive floor-to-ceiling doors and windows to take in that phenomenal tropical outdoor view that only Crooked Creek has! Large open floorplan is a great space for entertaining, with a spacious updated kitchen and bar in 2021, newer smart stainless steel appliances and a garden window for fresh plants or herbs to create your culinary masterpieces. Completely updated in 2021, this home has new hardwood and tile throughout, plantation shutters, new updated chef's kitchen and updated bathrooms. The primary bedroom with access to one of two screened lanais, has a new walk-in shower and separate vanity dressing area with walk-in closet. The second bedroom can be a multi use room with a built-in queen size murphy bed with desk, lighting and built-in storage. Enjoy your morning coffee on one of two screened lanais overlooking water and preserve views while watching the abundance of wildlife that call the lush preserve home. This truly is a nature lovers paradise, private and secluded as each building is nestled amongst beautiful Florida native foliage, with winding roadways and pathways that flow throughout the community. Amenities that Crooked Creek residents enjoy include covered parking, designated storage space, community pool and tennis and pickle ball courts. The private pedestrian bridge offers easement and direct access to the 72 acre Hallmark of this property, The Red Bug Slough Preserve, a great place to walk your dog, birdwatch or take a 2 mile hike....and still just minutes to beautiful Siesta Key Beach, great dining, shopping and so much more!!!