BREATHTAKING SARASOTA BAY VIEWS just steps from your front door! Welcome to 34 Bayview Drive, an exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering an impressive 1,948 square feet of air-conditioned living space. Built in 2017 and located in the desirable 55+ waterfront community of Paradise Bay Estates, this spacious home combines modern comfort with the laid-back Florida coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Step outside and take in spectacular sunsets, refreshing bay breezes, and the sights and sounds of coastal Florida. Watch dolphins and manatees playing in the surrounding waters, enjoy seemingly endless views across Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, or simply relax and watch another unforgettable Gulf Coast sunset. Inside, the nearly 2,000-square-foot floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, generous living areas, a large kitchen, office/flex space, Florida room, inside laundry room and comes fully furnished as seen. The updated interior features quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, crown molding & LVP flooring throughout, hurricane-impact windows, newer central HVAC, and a tankless water heater. An open, light-filled layout and abundant windows take full advantage of the home's exceptional setting. Paradise Bay Estates is a resident-owned 55+ community on Sarasota Bay, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle with an array of recreational and social amenities, including a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball, shuffleboard, golf-cart-friendly streets and waterfront common areas. Boaters will especially appreciate having a community boat ramp nearby, and privately owned boat slips are occasionally offered for sale if you desire. Best of all, you're just a quick trip across the bridge to get to the beautiful Gulf Beaches and Anna Maria Island... with boating, fishing, waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment all within easy reach. Spend the morning on the bay, the afternoon at the beach and the evening watching the sun disappear over the water-all just minutes from home. Whether you're looking for a full-time Florida residence or the ultimate seasonal retreat, this is your chance to have the views, sunsets and coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of!