This is your perfect tropical Happy Place! Elevator access takes you directly to your very own slice of paradise. Enter through mahogany doors and be instantly wowed by this 3 BD, 2.5BA unit. The 3rd bedroom was converted to a den as part of a total update, and can easily be changed back to a bedroom. 9-foot ceilings in an open floor plan where walls have been removed create incredible openness while showcasing a stunning straight-on view of Sarasota Bay. Extended breakfast area adds 4’ x 9’, 36 SF overall not included in total SQFT. Contemporary porcelain tile flooring and a neutral color palette allow for unlimited design opportunities. This unit, with extensive upgrades, has been lightly used and well maintained. Upgrades include NEW high efficient A/C system, Pella impact windows and doors throughout, plumbing and electrical and a whole-house water filtration system. Motorized hurricane shutters added in 2024 protect all bay view openings and are in addition to the impact windows. The remodeled kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Wolf 5-element induction cooktop, (gas line is in place if gas cooktop is desired), Wolf microwave and wall oven, walk-in pantry and a granite- surfaced island with wine cooler. A casual dining and large gathering room are highlighted by a gas fireplace, vaulted skylight, and customized built-in wall unit with flat screen TV. An outdoor bayside patio with wood-grain porcelain tile overlooks the resort-sized pool, pond and fountain and you are treated to breathtaking direct views of Sarasota Bay. The primary suite has a beautiful bay view and is accompanied by a large walk-in closet, with customized storage units as well as a wall safe, and a luxurious ensuite bath with steam shower, granite, dual sinks and extra storage. Complete privacy is enjoyed in the guest suite with specialized built-in providing closet space, private bath and flat screen TV. Additional features are a gated front patio with connection for a gas grill as well as an oversized 2-car garage with built-ins for extra storage. A pet-friendly community, amenities include monitored gated entry, resort-style pool, exercise facility and clubhouse, Cloud Court surfaced tennis courts, regulation sized pickleball courts and organized social activities including group Happy Hours and excursions to local events. Tangerine Bay Club (TBC) features a freshly renovated boat dock, 2 kayak launches and prime fishing right on Sarasota Bay. The cherry on top is hassle-free boating. Literally walk to Dockside Marina where you can purchase or rent a covered boat storage unit with a launch to the bay. TBC owners enjoy private access to the Gulf of Mexico’s pristine beach by joining the newly remodeled Bay Isle Beach Club for a modest annual fee. Positioned in the southernmost point of the island, TBC is close to St Armands and downtown for dining, entertainment, shopping and more. TBC exemplifies fiscal responsibility, boasting well-funded reserves. There are no current assessments. Major capital projects have been funded without special assessments, including building painting and waterproofing, elevator rebuilt, roofs in 2024, and exterior tile walkways. Required milestone inspections have been completed with no issues. Imagine a lifestyle in this bayfront beauty, with refined elegance in the lush, tropically landscaped 10-acre Mediterranean setting! This is Florida living at its best!