Property Description
Bay Island's Presidential Building sits on a raised concrete seawall along Boca Ciega Bay — ground floor in position, elevated in protection. Unit 107 is a first-floor residence designed with the seawall's added elevation in mind, where the sliding glass doors look directly out over the water while the building's foundation keeps the unit well above it. The interior has been fully updated. White shaker cabinetry, granite countertops in a salt-and-pepper finish, a mosaic glass tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances anchor a kitchen that opens without interruption into the dining area and living room. The island adds prep space and a natural gathering point. Porcelain tile runs throughout in a cool gray finish that reads coastal without effort.
The primary suite includes a contemporary barn door, a queen Murphy bed that folds flush against a metallic mosaic accent wall when not in use, and direct lanai access overlooking the water. The en-suite bath has been renovated with a frameless glass walk-in shower, subway tile surround, and a granite-topped vanity. The second bath is equally finished. An electric fireplace with a mirrored crystal surround adds warmth to the living space, and a mounted sputnik-style fixture overhead keeps the room from reading too minimal.
Impact-rated sliding doors, automatic hurricane shutters, and the building's elevated seawall construction give this ground-floor unit a resilience profile that most first-floor condos in the area simply don't have. In-unit washer and dryer, two private storage areas (one on the lanai, one on the first floor), and one covered carport space round out the practical side of this unit.
Bay Island is a well-managed, 55+ gated community with over a mile of Boca Ciega Bay waterfront. Amenities include a heated pool and spa, fitness centers, saunas, billiards, shuffleboard, pickleball, tennis, tiki huts, and a full clubhouse with a year-round social calendar. Marina access includes dock, fishing, and davit use. The monthly fee covers water, cable, internet, sewer, trash, exterior maintenance, and grounds. The SunRunner stop is at the community gate, connecting directly to downtown St. Petersburg and the Gulf beaches. Gulfport's dining corridor, Corey Avenue shops, and St. Pete Beach are all within minutes.