435 S Gulfstream Avenue, Unit 702Sarasota, FL 34236Rental Price: $3,175

A gem! Breathtaking bay views – in the chic heart of downtown. This condo overlooks the most spectacular portion of Sarasota Bay – head-on, without obstruction, midway between Selby Gardens and Marina Jack. Realtors comment that the views are unparalleled even by multi-million dollar properties. They surpass, in beauty and breadth, luxury suites at the Ritz Carlton. They’re more entrancing than pricey oceanfront condos where you see only the open sea. The magical moods of the bay unfold from morning’s blue radiance to afternoon’s silvery sheen, then dusk’s soothing indigo and finally sunset’s tapestry of tones. Your fab vista includes: dozens of sailboats evoking a Monet masterpiece, Bird Key adorned with Italianate villas, Sarasota’s premier waterfront park, the yacht harbor, boat rentals, palm-lined promenade, beachside caf, fine dining at Marina Jack, downtown skyline, the tip of Lido Key. 7th floor optimal height -- not too high to miniaturize the panorama, nor too low to cut off any portion. More amenities: large living room’s floor-to-ceiling sliding windows w/solar shades, generous closet space (inc. two walk-in closets), storage room, built-in bookcases in 2 nd bedroom, two entrances, mirirored bedroom wall, new W/D. 24/7 concierge for heightened safety, rare even in pricey condos. A 5-min. walk takes you to Selby Botanical Gardens, a stunning exotic showcase laced with bayside paths. Also a 5-min. walk to all the downtown pizzazz -- international restaurants, galleries, clubs, cafes, performing arts venues. A few minute’s drive away is St. Armand’s Circle, a lushly landscaped mecca for gourmet dining and haute-couture shopping. It overlooks the wide white sands of Lido Beach, ranked among the world’s most stunning.