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Living at The Regency House: Downtown Sarasota's Bayfront Lifestyle

What daily life looks like at one of Sarasota's most recognized bayfront addresses — from morning walks along the promenade to Saturday farmers markets and sunset views over Marina Jack's.

Aerial view of Sarasota bayfront

Unit 403 at The Regency House sits on the fourth floor of one of downtown Sarasota's most recognized bayfront addresses. The building has been a fixture on the Sarasota skyline for decades, and for good reason — the location is genuinely exceptional, with unobstructed views of Sarasota Bay and Marina Jack's from the main living areas and balcony.

A Day on the Bayfront

Mornings at the Regency House start with the light. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining areas pull the bay into the home — the water, the marina, the distant bridge, all of it right there while you're making coffee. Step onto the balcony and you're looking at Marina Jack's and the Sarasota Bay waterfront. It's the kind of view that rewires your morning routine.

Walk two blocks and you're at Bayfront Park, a waterfront green space with paths, palm trees, and benches overlooking the marina. It's the neighborhood's living room — runners in the morning, families in the afternoon, live music on select evenings. From there, it's a short stroll to Main Street, where Sarasota's dining and gallery scene lives.

The Saturday Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning, the Sarasota Farmers Market sets up along Main Street and Pearl Avenue — a few blocks from the Regency House. It draws vendors from across the region: local produce, fresh flowers, artisan bread, prepared foods, and live music. It's the kind of community ritual that makes a neighborhood feel like more than an address.

Culture Within Walking Distance

Sarasota has earned its reputation as Florida's cultural coast, and the bayfront puts you at the center of it. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota Opera House, Florida Studio Theatre, and the Ringling Museum are all within easy reach. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens — a world-class orchid collection set on the bay — is a five-minute walk.

The Beaches Are Close

Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle are a ten-minute drive south. Siesta Key — consistently ranked among America's best beaches for its quartz-white sand — is fifteen minutes away. But honestly, many residents of the bayfront rarely leave the downtown core. Everything they need is within a walk, bike ride, or trolley trip.

"This is daily life on Sarasota's bayfront — a waterfront urban core where culture, nature, and convenience converge."

Move-In Ready on Day One

Unit 403 has been fully renovated — new kitchen with white cabinetry and quartz countertops, updated bathrooms, no carpet throughout. The layout is open and efficient, with a primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and en suite bath, and a second bedroom with built-in closet. Vacant and easy to show, it's ready for immediate occupancy.

The building offers 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, heated pool, and clubroom. A new community pool has been approved, and the seller is covering the full assessment in full — the buyer inherits that benefit without the cost.

Financing: Cash or conventional. No pets permitted. Association approval required. Listing agent: Kim Donahue, REALTOR® · Medway Realty · SL3352997.

Kim Donahue

Kim Donahue

REALTOR® · Medway Realty · SL3352997

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