This larger Highland Lakes home on desirable Stirling Road could be just what you need! Sabal is a favorite split bedroom plan with open living, dining, & kitchen areas. This home has been expanded with a year-round Florida room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Valuable recent updates include insulated windows, hurricane rated garage door and easy-use hurricane panels, beautifully renovated kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, fixtures & moldings. The whole house solar panel system was installed in 2021 and it is paying off by significantly reducing the cost of running the house. The new eat-in kitchen is so well designed it will be a delight whether you enjoy cooking or not. The spacious and serene master suite offers a private bathroom, walk in closet & French doors to the Florida room. You will like the inside laundry room with extra cabinets & utility sink. No insurance worries or short list maintenance projects - flood insurance is not needed, and a 4 Point Inspection for homeowner insurance was just completed and can be transferred for insurance. The roof is 11 years & HVAC is 8 years. There is a cost-saving deep well for the irrigation system. You will love the friendly country club atmosphere in Highland Lakes. This 55+ golf and lakefront community offers more for less and is in the best possible Tampa Bay location. Amenities include free golf on 3 private executive courses and free RV or boat storage. There are tennis, pickleball, bocce & shuffleboard leagues and beginner clinics. Water aerobics, floor exercise, yoga & line dancing classes are popular. There is a club for virtually every interest or hobby, a singles social group, and many game groups. The main clubhouse & Lake Lodge are the venues for a full calendar of entertainment and social events. The Arts and Crafts building has a wood shop, art studios and classes. Enjoy an exceptional resort lifestyle within minutes of world-class Gulf beaches, great restaurants & shopping, exciting pro sports, rich cultural resources, two international airports, and highly respected medical services. It's all safely above the flood hazard zone in a non-evacuation zone. The best of Florida life is waiting for you!