YOUR RENT COVERS ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT ELECTRIC. Where downtown Sarasota meets the bay..this 12th floor unit has stunning views over Longboat Key to the Gulf of Mexico. Located on a gated 9 acre peninsula, it is direct waterfront. No one will ever build in front of it and block your views of the bay & sunsets. The kitchen was opened to the living area which then opens to your lanai to increase your entertainment space. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, granite counters and a sleek Bosch refrigerator (2020). Wraparound windows give you a non stop sun washed view. The huge primary ensuite is currently being used as an office/guest space and the room usually used as a guest room is being utilized as the primary suite. The two baths were combined to create a spa like retreat yet are separated by a pocket door. It has all the features of 2 separate baths. One bath has a tub, sink & closet. The other a large walkin shower with sink. They are connected by a dressing area, makeup vanity and another closet. You have not one but two tiled lanais to enjoy; one off the dining area; the other a more private retreat lanai off the primary bedroom. Both sliding doors were updated with hurricane rated doors in 2021. At Condo on the Bay you can have it all....enjoy the conveniences of downtown living and the perks of living waterfront. Walk out your front door to jump on your boat or kayak, fish off the dock or lounge at one of our resort style pools. Take a walk or bike to downtown to enjoy our many restaurants, theatres, art galleries, music, festivals, farmers market...Next door is the "Bay Park Sarasota" a 53 acre world class park with walking paths,playground and performing arts center.. Behind the building across the canal is the Ritz Carlton/Hyatt yacht basin which is undergoing a transformation into a shopping/entertaining area. 24 hour security is provided and a concierge is on duty everyday from 8-6. Looking to make friends? there are a variety of organized social activities in this friendly community, from yoga, water aerobics, walking groups, card clubs, get togethers on the sky decks for no reason, etc. Condo on the Bay is located 4 miles from the airport, 2 miles from Lido Beach and Armands Circle & 6 miles from Siesta beach. Available Jan 1,2026, please note that all rooms are now painted an off white. This unit is no longer furnished.
Condo for rent
$4,900/mo
988 Boulevard Of The Arts APT 1214, Sarasota, FL 34236
2beds
1,729sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Condo
Available Thu Jan 1 2026
Central air
In unit laundry
1 Attached garage space parking
Electric, central
What's special
Direct waterfrontResort style poolsGranite countersHuge primary ensuiteKitchen boasts cherry cabinets
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 05, 2025 at 04:47am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Sauna, Solid Surface Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,729 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Covered
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Association Recreation - Owned, Balcony, Barbecue, Bay/Harbor, Bay/Harbor Front, Buyer Approval Required, Cable TV, Cable included in rent, Clubhouse, Dock, Electricity not included in rent, Elevator(s), Fishing, Fishing Pier, Fitness Center, Garbage included in rent, Gated, Gated Community - Guard, Grounds Care included in rent, Gunite, Heated, Heating system: Central, Heating: Electric, In Ground, Internet included in rent, Irrigation System, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Laundry Closet, Lighting, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Lobby Key Required, Management included in rent, Melissa, No Truck/RV/Motorcycle Parking, No Utilities included in rent, Open Floorplan, Outdoor Grill, Outside Bath Access, Pest Control included in rent, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Pool Maintenance included in rent, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Recreation Facilities, Recreational included in rent, Repairs included in rent, Sauna, Seawall, Security, Sewage included in rent, Sliding Doors, Solid Surface Counters, Storage, Tennis Court(s), Vehicle Restrictions, View Type: Bay/Harbor - Full, View Type: Gulf/Ocean - Partial, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Access, Water included in rent, Waterfront, Window Treatments
- Spa features: Sauna
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Waterfront
- On waterfront: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 2009096089
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condo
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable, Cable Available, Garbage, Internet, Sewage, Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Sauna, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Sarasota
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,900+8.9%$3/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4674022 | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Listing removed | $4,500$3/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4628479 | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #A4628479 | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Sold | $1,400,000-8.2%$810/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Pending sale | $1,525,000$882/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 34236
There are 3 available units in this apartment building

