NEW PRICE! Located just across the Causeway from St Pete Beach on the shores of the Boca Ciega Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, Bay Island is one of the most desirable 55+ waterfront condominium communities in the area. The complex has a 24/7 guard gated entry for your security. This tastefully updated 2 BR 2 BA 1,230 sq. ft. condo in the Ambassador Building offers everything you need for relaxing living. Enjoy the tranquil water and pool views from both the Living Room and Florida rooms. The unit has been freshly painted and both baths have been updated with new vanities and lighting with new easy-care, luxury vinyl flooring in the kitchen, baths and Florida room, and new plush carpeting in the living areas and bedrooms. The spacious master includes a large walk in closet and en-suite bath with step in shower. The large 2nd bedroom/den with Murphy bed can be enjoyed as a room for relaxing or converted to a guest bedroom at a minute's notice. The kitchen offers an eat-in area and plenty of cabinet storage. An additional storage closet in the exterior hallway is great for all your beach accessories, and there is an onsite laundry in the building. Covered parking space #304 is a few steps from the building entrance, and a waterfront heated pool and spa are right outside. This is a pet friendly community with a scenic 1.5 mile waterfront walk around the community, 6 heated pools, 4 tennis courts (some pickle ball ready), a marina, and fitness centers w/separate men and women facilities, saunas, tennis courts, and car wash. There is also a large waterfront BBQ & Tiki Hut picnic area. The recently remodeled clubhouse provides craft rooms, table tennis, pool tables, card rooms, a library and a community room where popular and lively monthly parties are held. Bay Island is convenient to grocery stores, restaurants, public transportation and Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Minutes to award winning beaches, the exciting vibe of downtown St Petersburg and Tampa Bay Rays baseball in the Tropicana Dome. 30 minutes to Tampa Intl Airport, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Stanley Cup Tampa Bay Lightning.