Great investment opportunity in popular Gulf Gate! This unique property is within a 5 minute walk to 20+ restaurants (including some of Sarasota's best!) and interesting shops and services. Located in a small strip center with front parking, it is just a short drive to the famous Siesta Key beach, and the bus to Siesta Key is only 2 blocks away. The 1st floor retail space includes a showroom, retail counter, large office/conference room, 2 restrooms, photo booth, storage room, and closet. The 2nd floor has a spacious open floor plan with living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate laundry room, office nook, screened in Lanai, and its own separate entrance with 2 parking spaces. The 2nd floor, which may also be accessed via interior stairs from the 1st floor if desired, was previously rented 95% of the year on VRBO. MANY POSSIBILITIES: use or lease the 1st floor for a restaurant or store and live upstairs or lease the separate 2nd floor for extra income or sell off the 2nd floor unit. (2nd floor furniture has been removed unit will be delivered empty of furniture)