Enjoy waterfront living at its best in the conveniently located community of Bay Island with its 24-hour guard gated private entry. In the well maintained Ambassador Building, this spacious 1,035 sq. ft. condo 2 BR, 1.5 BA plus Florida Room includes everything you need for a relaxed lifestyle. Enjoy the peaceful garden views from both living room and guest bedroom area with a waterfront heated pool and spa just a few steps out the front door. The large master bedroom includes an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The Guest Bedroom is a multi function room that may easily serve as an additional living area, office or TV room as well as a sleeping area for guests. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinet storage, and an additional storage closet in the exterior hallway is great for all your beach accessories. Exterior storage is only a few steps away, and the laundry room is nearby on the 5th floor. This is a pet friendly community with a scenic 1.5 mile waterfront walk, 6 heated pools, 4 tennis courts (some with pickle ball), a marina, and fitness centers w/separate men and women facilities, saunas, tennis courts, and car wash. There is also a large waterfront BBQ & Tiki Hut picnic area. The recently remodeled clubhouse provides craft rooms, table tennis, pool tables, card rooms, a library and a community room. Bay Island is a premier 55+ community in South Pasadena, Florida, only minutes to award winning beaches, the vibe of downtown St Petersburg's art museums, restaurants, entertainment venues, Tampa Bay Rays baseball in the Tropicana Dome, and Rowdies Soccer. Bay Island is convenient to grocery stores, restaurants, public transportation and Palms of Pasadena Hospital. Only 30 minutes to Tampa Intl Airport, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Stanley Cup Tampa Bay Lightning.