STEP BACK IN TIME and experience the charm of "OLD FLORIDA" in this beautifully preserved bungalow located west of North Tamiami Trail in the highly sought after Ringling Park neighborhood. Situated on a spacious lot with a large fenced backyard, private driveway, and covered carport, this 2-bedroom home showcases timeless architectural details, including gleaming terrazzo floors, graceful arched openings, and elegant plaster cove ceilings that capture the character of the 1950s. The thoughtfully updated interior features a beautifully remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry, quartz countertops, modern lighting, and newer appliances, along with an updated bathroom, All 19 windows have been replaced, an almost-new HVAC system, a 150-amp electrical panel, updated tilt-in windows throughout, restored terrazzo flooring, and luxury vinyl plank flooring in the inviting Florida room. Additional living spaces include a welcoming front porch, rear porch, spacious living room, bright Florida room, and an oversized laundry room. Adding to the home's long-term appeal, the former motel at the corner of 23rd Street and North Tamiami Trail is slated for redevelopment into Artscape Sarasota – One Stop Housing, an innovative mixed-use community designed to provide affordable housing and creative space for artists to live, work, and learn. Offering historic character, modern updates, and an outstanding location just minutes from downtown Sarasota, the Bayfront, dining, shopping, and the arts, this exceptional home is attractively priced at $449,900.