435 S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

This is a REAL FIND! Available now: AMAZING Bayfront panoramas the most SUBLIME waterfront views in downtown Sarasota. Yearly lease, with option to renew and possible option to buy. $2750/month, 2b/2b, spacious at 1424 square feet. Hope to find the right person(s) in June. 7th floor (the perfect height) overlooks the MOST SPECTACULAR portion of world-famous Sarasota Bay exactly between Selby Botanical Gardens and Marina Jack seafood restaurant (a 5-min. walk to both). Beautifully remodeled recently: lux vinyl faux wood flooring planks in golden color, fab master bath with Italian tiles, installation of the most advanced PGT hurricane-proof, soundproof 3-glass-panel floor-to-ceiling sliders in living room, an already spacious living room enlarged even further, and more. This condo is a rare combination of seductive features and a truly exhilarating place to live. All this is right in the chic heart of downtown Sarasota. No pets and no smoking (as per Condo Assoc. guidelines) MAGICAL transformations of the bay -- from morning's azure glow, unfolding into afternoon's dazzling shades of turquoise, then the silvery sheen of late afternoon evolving into deep indigo at dusk -- and finally, the spectacles of sunset. Three different angles overlooking the SUBLIME bay, from the living room and each of the two bedrooms. You'd have to go to the French Riviera or the Greek islands to find anything comparable! Realtors have commented the panoramic waterfront bay views of this condo are the best they've seen in downtown Sarasota! The views here are even better than those from many multi-million-dollar condos, where much of what you see is just other condo building and perhaps a small slice of the bay. Inside, it feels like you're gazing out at a Monet painting of sailboats on a sunlit bay. Commending views from every room of the apartment overlook: Three keys (Lido, Bird, and Siesta), Bird Key's sweep of Mediterranean villas, the elegant palm-lined waterfront promenade, the yacht harbor, Island Park (the city's loveliest park, extending into the bay), O'Leary's outdoor tropical restaurant (in the park), Golden Gate Point, the Ritz Carlton, the downtown skyline, and the Bridge to St. Armand's. You can even see way out to Big Pass the turquoise inlet separating Siesta Key from the gorgeous beach at the end of Lido Key. SPECIAL FEATURES of the APT: Huge living room (like two living rooms in one) Second bedroom/study has handsome built-in bookcases and built-in desk overlooking the bay. The waterfront drama is brought into the master bedroom through a mirrored floor-to-ceiling wall. Two entrances into the apartment All sleek appliances (stove, frig, microwave, etc.) Large storage room in the apartment, with shelving offers ideal spot for washer-dryer. Two walk-in closets one is extremely large; plus, another big closet Entry hallway gives dramatic entry to fabulous bay view Purified water filter Elegant 5-light, bronze-finish chandelier in dining area SPECIAL FEATURES of The Regency: * 24/7 concierge for maximum security -- rare in downtown waterfront condo buildings * Elegantly remodeled lobby, library, and luminous fitness room * Club Room opens onto pool deck * Pool is surrounded by palms, offering maximum privacy * Reserved and remodeled carport parking -- with 24/7 video monitoring by concierge * Extremely attentive building manager and full-time maintenance person * The building is known for its congeniality: cocktail parties, book groups, etc. * Building extends from Gulfstream Ave. (front) to stunning Palm Ave (the rear entrance of the bldg.) * Residents are a fascinating mix of retired and active professionals: attorneys, physicians, professors, artists, entrepreneurs, media executives, business consultants, portfolio managers and more. * Elegant tropical portal and fountain as you enter the building NEIGHBORHOOD ATTRACTIONS (within easy walking distance): All the culinary and cultural pizzazz of downtown are just minutes away (by foot). International restaurants: Italian, Thai, Mexican, French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Cuban, Greek, Chinese, and more. Outdoor cafes and traditional French bakery Florida Studio Theater (with its several venues) Many of the city's top galleries The Opera House Palm Ave., an architectural gem, borders the building -- Spanish Mission style with arcades, wrought iron balconies // towering palms line the avenue Selby Botanical Gardens -- fabulous bayside promenades through exotic plants and world famous orchid collection Main Downtown Library Whole Foods Emporium -- huge selection of organic & natural foods. Sarasota's antiques district in quaint Burns Court area (plus cafes & eateries) Burns Court Cinema -- the best cinema in Sarasota for foreign and independent films, as well as international film festivals (just steps from the condo building) Saturday Farmer's Market -- plus arts & crafts, 2 min. away Marina Jack -- one of the city's top seafood restaurants, with elegant outdoor dining NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ** Stunning Lido Beach, is about a 7-min. drive from the condo, just past gorgeous St. Armand's Circle ** St. Armand's Circle -- a chic and lushly landscaped shopping & dining circle, on an island unto itself. ** At the far end of Lido is South Lido Park with its seductive hiking trails, beaches and kayaking amidst mangrove labyrinths. Just a 10-min. drive from the condo! Water and garbage are paid by the owner. all other utilities are tenants responsibility. one carport parking spot, no pets, no smoking.