A GREAT RESIDENTIAL AREA TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! North Port is a vibrant, up & coming area about a half an hour from Sarasota. In fact, most everything you could look for in modern convenience and entertainment is nearby. Golfing-CHECK. Marina/boating-CHECK. Fishing-CHECK. Parks & Recreation-CHECK. Fitness Center-CHECK. Shopping-CHECK. Schools-CHECK; All schools (elementary, middle, and high school) are within approximately three miles. In around 10-minutes or less you can be at the epicenter of errand fulfillment, with Wal Mart, Lowes, Dicks Sporting Goods, etc. and even closer is The Publix at Heron Creek Town Center and several dining options. If a day of relaxation is what you are looking for, Warm Mineral Springs is only a short 15-minute drive. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the springs have a consistent average temperature of 85-degrees year-round. Providing its visitors with a number of therapeutic and peaceful recreation options and reservation only spa services. As a bonus, I-75 is about 3-miles from Giffen Ave and can easily take you North or South to many of Florida’s highly acclaimed destinations.