One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Impressive panoramic views of the Manatee River from this upscale two-story penthouse in the gated community of Laguna at Riviera Dunes. Upstairs open floor plan offers floor-to-ceiling hurricane impact glass sliders, private interior elevator, en-suite bedroom, half bath, great room with dining area, separate living room or dining room and a grand terrace of 754 square feet with open and covered areas great for entertaining and viewing amazing sunsets, downtown city night lights, dolphin, and manatees. On the Fourth of July, you’ll have the best seats in the house for fireworks off the Green Bridge. The kitchen has granite counters, solid wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, eat-in area, dry bar, and a large walk-in pantry. Downstairs includes the master suite with two separate bathrooms, walk-in closets, den/office, or exercise room with a private balcony. Another en-suite bedroom with a walk-in closet, laundry room, storage space and additional entrance from the 6th floor. Other features include an oversized 2-car garage, tile flooring throughout, front outdoor sitting area, and 24-hour security. Amenities include a waterside heated pool and spa, club room, gym, covered pavilion for grilling, tennis and pickleball courts. This popular waterfront community is pet friendly, maintenance-free and allows boat access to Tampa Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico. The Laguna boat dock occasionally has slips available for sale or rent, as does the Riviera Dunes Marina next door. Located minutes to Gulf of Mexico beaches, dining, shopping, hospital, Emerson Point Preserve, Bradenton Riverwalk, Manatee Performing Arts Center, and the Riviera Dunes Dockside Social Bar & Grill at the marina to enjoy live entertainment. Easy access to downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, I-75 and I-275 with three major airports less than an hour away. Don’t miss out on this penthouse in Paradise.