2525 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE 6B Ultra-luxury, fully remodeled Gulf-front residence on Longboat Key. This sixth-floor, move-in ready condominium at Islands West showcases imported Italian cabinetry, level 5 drywall, Carrara marble flooring, aqua quartz countertops and steam shower. All-new hurricane-impact windows and doors, including floor-to-ceiling glass in both bedrooms, frame sweeping water views and a desirable southern exposure. The 1, 491-square-foot layout features two bedrooms with en-suite baths, a spacious great room, open kitchen/dining area and a convenient storage closet. The split-bedroom design enhances privacy, and the guest suite includes a walk-in closet with Bosch stackable washer and dryer. A generous 21-by-10-foot balcony extends the living area outdoors for year-round enjoyment. Islands West is a 15-story, resort-style community set directly on the sands of the Gulf of Mexico, offering secure key fob entry, social room with library, two fitness rooms, catering kitchen, heated beachfront pool and spa, dry sauna, outdoor patio and grills, tennis courts with pickleball lines, and storage for bikes, kayaks and paddleboards. Two pets are allowed. Across the street, Bay Isles Shoppes has Publix, CVS, dining, banking and daily conveniences, with Longboat Key Tennis Center, Bayfront Park, multiple marinas, St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota all just a short drive away.