THIS ELEGANTLY-UPDATED UPPER-LEVEL RESIDENCE OFFERS SWEEPING VIEWS OF BOCA CIEGA BAY COMPLEMENTED BY AN EXTENSIVE, NATURAL PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT. Located in highly desired Dolphin Cay, you’ll love the sophisticated feel and contemporary themes of this exquisite residence. A chic private courtyard-like entry introduces a fine dining area and a superb living room with grand window views that overlook the waterfront and the community’s protected natural grounds. Step out to the generously-sized covered balcony and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature and inspiring views of the water. The lavish, updated kitchen features rich granite surfaces, coastal white cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a multi-level breakfast bar, generous cabinetry storage, a passthrough to the living room, and a terrific casual dining area that opens to the balcony. Awaken to impressive views from your splendid owner’s suite, with luxe finishes and sizeable walk-in closet. The luxurious owner’s bath boasts gorgeous tilework, granite surfaces, dual vanities, backlit LED mirrors, a spacious walk-in glass show enclosure, and a walk-in jetted spa seating tub. The second bedroom is roomy, and the 3rd bedroom could easily serve as a den/office. You’ll be pleased by the guest bath with its clean, attractive and inviting appeal. Plantation shutters and electronic shades make for easy living. And your hurricane impact windows and electronic storm shutters will provide you the peace of mind you seek, whether you are at home or out of town. Dolphin Cay offers some of the finest amenities available anywhere in Tampa Bay – including a luxurious clubhouse, a billiards room, library/reading room, a noteworthy fitness center with his and her facilities, 3 swimming pools, hot tub/spa, clay tennis courts, extensive walking trails along the waterfront and throughout the complex, gazebos, kayak storage and a private white sand beach – all at an affordable monthly fee. This is an outstanding commuting location close to shopping, dining and I275; from here, you are just 5 minutes from the beaches, 10 minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, 25 minutes to Tampa Airport and 40 minutes to Sarasota. A terrific waterfront value in an exceptional gated community. Dimensions are estimates, buyer to verify.