2900 45Th St S

Gulfport Shores is a low-rise, 2-story waterfront condominium completed in 1963 and configured as a small, 31-unit adult community restricted to residents 55 and older. The complex sits along Clam Bayou adjacent to Gulfport Marina and the protected estuary, with units that range from studios/efficiencies to one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Architecturally modest, the buildings emphasize practical Florida living: terrazzo and laminate floors appear frequently, many homes have ceiling fans, crown molding and walk-in closets, and several units feature renovated kitchens and impact windows. Common outdoor spaces are oriented to the water and casual recreation — a heated pool with lounge and covered picnic area, BBQ grills, a gazebo, expansive seawall and a fishing pier with tie poles, plus kayak/canoe launch and storage, bike racks, shuffleboard and generous landscaped green space. Storage rooms, on-site laundry, assigned parking and guest parking are provided; some units include private storage and a mailbox. The property has hurricane shutters, an irrigation system, outdoor lighting and sidewalks; elevator access is not required but a lobby chair lift serves the second floor. Pet rules are conservative (typically two indoor cats allowed; dogs generally prohibited). Its immediate neighborhood offers direct access to Clam Bayou Nature Park trails, nearby Gulfport Beach and the town’s art and dining district, creating a leisurely, water-focused lifestyle for retirees and part-time residents.