OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING - REDUCED TO $625,000! Welcome to your bay front condo on Longboat Key, where every day begins with breathtaking sunrises and panoramic views of Sarasota Bay. This updated and partially furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features easy to maintain tile throughout the main living spaces, creating a streamlined aesthetic and easy living. The open-concept great room flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen complete with stainless appliances, granite counters, and a westerly facing window for enjoying stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Each evening, you'll also enjoy moonrises reflecting off the bay and gentle breezes over the serene waters from your 22-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows in the Florida room, a perfect backdrop for relaxation or entertaining. The primary bedroom, nestled at the far end of the home for privacy, offers more bay views, direct access to the Florida room, and a generously sized ensuite bathroom with walk-in closet and conveniently placed laundry. The second bedroom, equally serene, also boasts bay views, direct access to the Florida room, and is served by an adjacent updated bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for your guests. This condo offers peace of mind with 2019 hurricane-rated windows, a 2019 HVAC system, and a 2019 water heater. Underbuilding parking and a private storage room provide additional convenience and value. Plus, one of the two community pools is just outside your front door, adding to the fun and ease of your tropical lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Windward Bay community, this lushly landscaped oasis is 26 acres and .5 mile long of direct bay front property, offering an unparalleled low density, serene living experience. There are fruit trees, walking/biking paths, picnic tables, and fire pits for your pleasure. Residents can also enjoy a wide range of amenities, including two boat basins with slips available for rent ($40/month or $45/month with an owner-supplied lift), kayak launches and storage ($35/year), fishing with fish cleaning stations, three beach accesses directly across the street, plus a large clubhouse with gathering space, catering kitchen, fitness center, locker rooms, and saunas. Additional recreational facilities include 2 heated pools with sundecks and complimentary chaises, shuffleboard, tennis, and pickleball courts. Ensuring peace of mind for years to come, this community is meticulously maintained with freshly painted buildings, new roofs, and a recently passed Milestone Integrity Inspection that certifies the buildings for another 10 years. The rental policy is flexible, with a one-month minimum or longer rental period allowed up to 2/year, and owners can rent immediately upon ownership without a waiting period. Beyond the on-site amenities, the unbeatable location is just a short drive from the restaurants, shops, and cultural activities of Saint Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota. For fine dining, the Zota Beach Resort is right across the street, and the nearby Centre Shops offer everything from Pilates and a diner to a seafood restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, and boutiques. Seller has paid Special Assessments. No outstanding Special Assessment due from Buyer.