Under contract-accepting backup offers. Enjoy views of Sarasota Bay from every windows in this ideally situated condo through the graceful branches of a mature live oak tree. Located in the desirable Bay’s Bluff community, this well-maintained home’s split floor plan offers a spacious living and dining area, open to the adjacent kitchen. Hurricane-impact windows provide peace of mind and the large primary suite features an ensuite bath, plantation shutters and a walk-in closet. Sit out on your private screened lanai and watch the seabirds, sailboats, and breathtaking sunsets. Or relax at the water’s edge in an Adirondack chair on the community’s 267-foot private seawall, where the soothing sounds of the bay will calm your mind and spirit.
Bay’s Bluff is a charming, pet-friendly mid-rise community. The bayfront heated pool and grill area are ideal for hosting a sunset cocktail party or cookout.
This community shares an entrance with Whitaker Gateway Park—with its fishing pier, walking paths, and picnic areas. And you’ll find Publix just across the street for ultimate convenience.
Just two blocks from The Bay Park, Sarasota’s 53-acre cultural and waterfront destination, and only one mile from downtown Main Street, you’ll have easy access to world-class dining, theaters, museums, shopping, Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, and award-winning beaches.
This is the best direct waterfront value in all of Downtown Sarasota—an unbeatable lifestyle and location.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Want to buy a uniquely charming home in fabulous downtown Sarasota -- but not have to spend a million dollars? Or even half that much? And what if it is in the very heart of the theater district, right next to 5 live theaters (with 3 more coming soon)? With several of the best local restaurants within one block? And just a 3-block walk to the supermarket? And to the marina? * * *
All that, and much more can be yours at the historic Frances Carlton Condominium – considered by many the most beautiful building in Sarasota. Located on the city’s famous Palm Avenue, with its many fine boutiques and art galleries, the Frances Carlton is a Mediterranean Revival beauty from the Jazz Age. Built in 1928 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Frances Carlton is often chosen by professional photographers as the background for their photo shoots because of its gorgeous architecture. * * *
Unit 204 is a delightful, European-style one-bedroom. Not another vanilla “open plan,” with seemingly everything in one big room -- Unit 204 is more like a small house, with 6 separate rooms plus a walk-in storage room. And lots of windows on all three sides. The current owner enjoyed creating a distinct theme for each room. The entry/dining room is a French bistro; the sunroom is tropical with plantation shutters on each of its 5 beautiful arched windows; the bath is Art Deco in keeping with the building’s 1920’s vintage; and the living room has Mediterranean styling to go with the building’s architecture. You too can let your creativity shine! * * *
The kitchen has a large LG fridge, and high-end German appliances -- Bosch convection/induction range, microwave, and dishwasher; Miele washer and dryer. The bedroom has a California closet with built-in shelves and drawers – and a truly unique interior window that opens into the sunroom. The sunroom itself overlooks both the pool area, and the landscaped garden sitting area. * * *
This boutique condominium of just 20 units is well managed with fully funded reserve accounts. The Frances Carlton was actually the very first condominium in Florida to complete the recently mandated Structural Integrity Inspection. Amenities include a community pool, a meditation garden, and a gated reserved parking space. * * *
A uniquely charming unit, in a beautiful historic building, in a terrific location. That all makes for a truly special home – or the very best European-style pied-à-terre in Sarasota. * * *
See much more about the features, personality, and fascinating history of the Frances Carlton Condominium on its website at FRANCESCARLTON.COM. And be sure to check out the page about its own art gallery!

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Just move right in! Beautiful first-class updates are already in place. This end-unit 2nd-floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features an open living and dining area and a bright kitchen with black-trimmed stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a great coffee/dry bar. The split floor plan provides excellent privacy, with bedrooms on opposite sides of the main living space. Sliding glass doors in both bedrooms—and in the living area—open onto the impressive 27-foot lanai.

In the primary bath, you’ll have a linen closet, granite counters, and both baths have lovely glass enclosed walk-in showers. Quality touches will be found throughout, including solid core doors bordered with stylish wood trim and widened doorways for easy accessibility. The condo is bright and airy, with natural light pouring in through three sets of sliding glass doors—creating an almost full wall of glass across the home. With its desirable eastern exposure, the lanai stays comfortable even during the afternoon sun, making it the perfect spot to relax and take in the pleasant landscape view.

Amenities include a common-area laundry (right next door!), a newly resurfaced geothermal pool that’s both heated and cooled, and a clubhouse with regular community activities. El Conquistador Village is surrounded by IMG Academy Golf Club—open to the public, with memberships available. Tennis and pickleball players will appreciate being just ½ mile from the Bradenton Tennis Center. You’ll enjoy easy access to downtown Sarasota, downtown Bradenton, and Sarasota International airport, along with refreshing bay breezes thanks to the community’s proximity to Sarasota Bay. And you’re only 8 miles from our beautiful Gulf beaches.