BAYFRONT BEAUTY! VIEWS THAT STEAL THE SHOW! Discover the ultimate in Florida Gulf-to-Bay living with this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath luxury condo offering jaw-dropping, multi-million-dollar water views of Sarasota Bay. From the moment you enter, you'll be drawn into a world where comfort, beauty and the quiet grace of nature welcomes you like an old friend. Wake up to spectacular sunrises over the sparkling bay and unwind with mesmerizing sunsets on the Gulf, directly across the street. Watch playful dolphins, jumping fish, gentle manatees, and vibrant Florida birdlife from your Florida Room or while preparing meals in your updated kitchen overlooking the shimmering waters. Your primary suite is a serene waterfront retreat, perfect for moonlit nights and sunrise mornings. Every detail of this condo has been thoughtfully designed to create a lifestyle of tranquility and relaxation, including remote controlled blinds in the Florida Room. Located in pet-friendly Windward Bay, where two pets are welcome, this community offers the best of Longboat Key Coastal Dream Living. From dolphins at dawn to sunsets on the Gulf-every day is paradise. Community Highlights: Enjoy three beach access points (including one private), 26 acres of lush tropical surroundings including mile of nature trails, two heated pools for year-round enjoyment, fitness center and sauna, clubhouse for social gatherings, tennis and pickleball courts, boat docks (waitlist) and kayak launches for water enthusiasts, covered parking and storage. With convenient access to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Bridge Street, Historic Cortez fishing village, championship golf courses, renowned restaurants, shopping destinations, and vibrant cultural attractions, you'll never have a shortage of entertainment options. The Windward Bay Association has been busy with a multitude of improvements and updates in the last few years including: Brand new roofs, resealing the buildings bayfront exteriors and painting of all the midrises in 2023/2024. Private roads were repaved and a new 1/2 mile long salt-tolerant privacy hedge was planted in October 2025. Windward Bay is a financially healthy Condo Association with a proactive Board. The Milestone Inspection and Capital Reserve Study are complete and Monthly Condo Fees for 2025 were actually reduced. This is more than a home-it's a lifestyle. Experience the beauty, serenity, convenience, and the maintenance free life you've always dreamed of. GREAT NEWS, PAST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENTS WERE PAID IN FULL BY SELLER, NOT ADDED TO MONTHLY DUES! Schedule your private showing today and make paradise yours!
Property Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 22 x 8
- Great Room Dimensions: 23 x 14
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Florida Room, Storage Rooms
Appliances
- Built-In Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Inside
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Solid Wood Cabinets
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Electric
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 9
- Kitchen Level: First
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY, ICW
- Water Features: Bay/Harbor, Beach, Beach - Access Deeded, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Marina
- Bay/Harbor
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Marina in Community
- Waterfront Feet: 50
- Boat Features: Dock - Composite, Dock - Slip 1st Come, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply, Fish Cleaning Station
Exterior and Lot Features
- Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Shower
- Sauna
- Sprinkler Metered
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Other Structures: Storage
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned, Covered, Ground Level, Guest
Land Info
- Lot Description: Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Marina, Near Public Transit, Private
- Lot Size Acres: 26.67
- Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1161752
Home Features
- View: Pool, Tennis Court, Water
- Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
- Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Laundry, Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1292
- Association Name: Meryem Billaouadil
- Association Phone: 9413833571
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
- Pet Description: Pet Restrictions: Two pets, no more than one (1) dog with a maximum weight of 75 pounds at maturity. Association approval of owner/tenant pet/s is required. See governing documents for all rules and regulations., Pet Size: Large (61-100 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 75, Number Of Pets: 2
School Information
- Elementary School: Anna Maria Elementary
- High School: Bayshore High
- Middle School: Martha B. King Middle
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 2
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 1 Month
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Deed Restrictions, Pool, Wheelchair Access
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 8395
- Tax Block: 1002
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Manatee
- Directions: From St. Armands Circle head north on FL-789/Gulf of Mexico Drive. Turn right/east into Windward Bay Community. Make an immediate left, continue North to destination which is the 4th midrise building on the right, B building, 4900 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Park in guest parking on the left. Take elevator or stairs to Floor 2, Unit 203.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Green Water Conservation: Drip Irrigation, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water
- Area: 34228 - Longboat Key
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Parcel Number: 8007911152
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2011
- Public Survey Range: 16E
- Public Survey Section: 36
- Subdivision: WINDWARD BAY AMD
- Township: 35S
- Zoning: R4MX
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 1292 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1325
- Year Built: 1975
- Building Area Source: Builder
- Building Area Total: 1325
- Building Name: B
- Construction Materials: Metal Frame, Stucco
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Slab, Stilt/On Piling
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Builder
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 50
- Roof: Built-Up, Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 4
- Building Total Stories: 4
- Structure Type: Mid Rise
- Elevator: Yes
- Architectural Style: Florida
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
