4540 Gulf Of Mexico Dr

Windward Bay is a low-rise, four-story condominium complex built in 1975 and organized around Sarasota Bay and a protected mangrove preserve on Longboat Key. Units are predominantly two-bedroom residences featuring open, reconfigured floor plans, expansive window walls and screened lanais that maximize water and preserve views. Interiors commonly include solid-wood cabinetry, stone or solid-surface counters, built-in features, crown molding, walk-in closets and practical upgrades such as in-unit washer/dryer connections, ceiling fans and thermostats. The site rests on roughly two dozen manicured bayside acres with under-building covered parking, extra storage closets and multiple direct amenities: two heated pools, saunas, a fitness room, clubhouse with community gathering space and catering kitchen, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, walking paths, outdoor grills, fish-cleaning stations, and multiple beach access points across Gulf of Mexico Drive. Marine-oriented facilities include two marinas with boat slips (available for lease), kayak/canoe storage and launches, docks and a fishing pier. The property is managed on-site, allows pets with limits, maintains hurricane-impact windows and shutters, and benefits from phased capital improvements and reserve funding. Located mid-island, Windward Bay offers immediate beach access, close proximity to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota cultural and dining venues, and a lifestyle oriented to waterfront recreation and social community programming.