1100 Imperial Dr

Bay’s Bluff is a mid-rise, six-story condominium complex built in 1971 and sited directly on Sarasota Bay. The building’s scale and low-rise massing create a discreet waterfront presence adjacent to Whitaker Gateway Park and a 267-foot community seawall. Residences are predominantly two-bedroom, split-plan layouts with screened lanais or balconies that look over the pool and bay. Interior finishes commonly include solid wood cabinetry, stone or solid-surface counters, crown molding, tray ceilings, built-ins, walk-in closets, and upgraded window treatments; many units have been renovated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, modern kitchens and impact-rated windows and sliders. Common areas emphasize outdoor living: a heated bayfront swimming pool with grilling and seating areas, direct water access with Adirondack seating at the seawall, landscaped gardens, and an outdoor shower. Building-level systems and recent capital work noted in listings include a replaced seawall, newer roof, impact windows, emergency generator, and funded reserves; planned lobby upgrades have been communicated to owners. Practical conveniences include elevator service, assigned parking and storage cages, private mailboxes, on-site irrigation and exterior lighting. The community maintains a pet-friendly policy with rental allowances, and its location places residents within walking distance of downtown Sarasota’s theaters, galleries, restaurants, nearby grocery shopping, and the emerging Bay Park cultural redevelopment.