RARE OPPORTUNITY to own an updated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath 5th floor corner residence with a FLEX BONUS ROOM AND SPARKLING WATER VIEWS of Boca Ciega Bay and the famous Don CeSar Hotel! Located in one of the PREMIER BUILDINGS IN TOWN SHORES OF GULFPORT – THE EMBASSY – this beautiful move-in ready unit is not only expansive (2,320 sq ft), it also boasts hurricane impact windows with shutters, newly installed hurricane-proof entry doors, gorgeous sandy brown driftwood tone luxury laminate flooring, a new HVAC system, a generous updated kitchen with stainless steel electric stove (optional gas hook-up), refrigerator and microwave … PLUS a new full-size washer and dryer. The Embassy is also PET FRIENDLY, so you can bring your fur baby along to Paradise with you! From the private entry terrace with casual seating, take in additional water views of sailboats in Gulfport Harbor and the downtown St. Pete skyline off in the distance … only a short 10 minute drive via I-275. Step inside to this warm and inviting home to discover multiple seating areas with an open concept layout in the living/dining area – all facing a southern wall of windows displaying spectacular sunrises, sunsets and marine friends for your entertainment: Dolphins, Manatees, Pelicans and a host of seabirds! Open the French Doors from the living area and you’ll appreciate the flex room with a Murphy Bed that provides extra space for guests, a home office, a workout room … or simply a quiet place to relax and enjoy the water views. As you wind around to the secondary bedroom, you’ll notice tons of closet and storage space, a full second bath with an oversize vanity, granite countertops and full-size tub. Continue through the light and bright bedroom and enter the connecting primary bath with dual closets, a vanity with lots of cabinet space and an updated walk-in shower. The spacious primary bedroom provides ample room for a king-size bed, several dressers and features a wall of built-in closets for even more storage space. TOWN SHORES OF GULFPORT IS A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER 55+ COMMUNITY that has its own private marina with slips available for rent, 4 heated pools, a clubhouse, tennis and pickleball court, bocce ball, shuffleboard, kayak storage … and fun social activities including Trivia Night, Mexican Train and morning Yoga by the Bay. Monthly fees include flood insurance, water, trash and recycling pickup, basic cable and internet, and pool, landscaping and exterior maintenance. Your assigned carport parking space #96 is located out front with plenty of guest spaces available nearby. Town Shores is located within a mile from the vibrant and artsy village of Gulfport and its Tuesday Farmer’s Market, public beach, restaurants, quaint inns, cafes, art galleries and boutiques. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, 10 minutes from downtown St. Pete’s cultural attractions and the award-winning Gulf Beaches. Don’t miss out on this one … you will absolutely fall in love with the warm and inviting coastal ambiance throughout this cozy and spacious home!