Welcome to paradise in this well maintained fully furnished (turn key) corner unit condo in the well sought after Essex building at Bay Island. Soak in the panoramic views of Boca Ciega Bay while enjoying the dolphins swim & the birds soar from throughout the unit. You can't go wrong here, this wonderful condo has a new kitchen with a breakfast bar, new stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinets, granite countertops and a closet pantry. The corner master bedroom has bay views from all windows & the en suite bathroom with shower includes a new washer/dryer that vents to the outside of the building and a walk in closet. The comfortable dining and living room are so relaxing with the awesome bay views and serenity is found on the balcony completely surrounded by water. Split bedrooms provide privacy and the 2nd bedroom is at the other corner of the condo with bay views too. The guest bathroom was recently updated. Enjoy the sea breeze flowing through the screens of the double pane Simonton storm windows throughout the unit. Balcony has an electric hurricane shutter that encloses the balcony when shut so you don't have to move furniture inside when you leave for an extended cruise out of our Tampa port. This sale includes a carport right in front of the building below the unit. This well managed block building has an elevator, individual storage lockers for all units and a waterfront pool with outside bathrooms. HOA fee includes private internet for the unit. The Essex building replaced the roof & was painted 2018, walkways resurfaced and new railings 2019, carports painted 2019. Scenic 1.5 mile waterfront walkway around the community. 6 sparkling pools. Clubhouse w/Social director, marina, fitness center w/separate womens and mens saunas, tennis courts, car wash and more! 55+ gated community. This location is minutes to our pristine beaches, artsy Gulfport, trendy downtown St Petersburg and South Pasadena has unique restaurants, shopping and dinner cruises. Make this your place in paradise. Please view the Virtual Tour: https://jamesostrand.hd.pics/7665SunIsland201/idx