Inspired by the breezy and laid-back atmosphere of old-fashioned Florida beach towns, the gated waterfront community of MiraBay offers a unique blend of coastal architecture, upscale amenities and first-class services in a relaxed and connected community located central to the vibrant Gulf Coast cities of Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg.
MiraBay harbors a beautiful selection of villas, townhomes, single-family homes and elegant custom estates surrounding a 135-acre saltwater lagoon, with private fitness, swimming and tennis facilities, a spacious community clubhouse and a 1,000-acre virgin mangrove forest reserve. Many homes offer direct canal or lagoon frontage and backyard boat docks, while all MiraBay residents enjoy easy access to world-class boating and fishing on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Acreage: 750 acres (300 hectares)
Gatehouse: Two staffed gatehouses monitor vehicular traffic to MiraBay 24-hours a day.
Club Structure: Homeowners at MiraBay are members of the private MiraBay Club, providing privileged access to the club's extensive social and recreational amenities.
Clubhouse: A 10,000-square-foot clubhouse overlooking the lagoon serves as the social and recreational heart of the community, with a 4,000-square-foot meeting and event space on the second floor.
Tennis: The MiraBay Racquet Club features five night-lit Har-Tru championship tennis courts, with a tennis pro on staff to organize clinics, lessons, leagues and tournaments..
Recreation: MiraBay's full-time activities director organizes an active program of social and recreational activities for all ages, including fishing tournaments, movie nights and local excursions. The property also offers community playgrounds and two full-size basketball courts.
Golf Nearby: The only Robert Trent Jones Sr. signature golf course on Florida's west coast is located right next door at the Apollo Beach Golf Club, a beautiful semi-private facility with optional membership privileges. Numerous other golfing venues are located throughout the Tampa Bay area, including two 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature courses at the Saddlebrook Resort, world headquarters of the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy.
Boating: Private backyard boat docks and easy access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico make MiraBay an ideal choice for recreational boating enthusiasts. Canal homes have direct bay access, while lagoon homes have access to the bay via an on-site boat lift. The Outfitters at MiraBay provides small boat rentals as well as arrangements for boat charters and cruises.
Fishing: MiraBay residents are poised to enjoy a wide range of year-round fishing opportunities, from bay and coastal fishing for snook, redfish and bass to big game fishing on the Gulf of Mexico for tarpon, sailfish, barracuda and shark. The Outfitters, a community bait and tackle shop on the lagoon, provides fishing gear and advice, guide services and fishing charter arrangements.
Swimming: The pool pavilion at MiraBay is reminiscent of the grand beach resorts of South Florida, with gorgeous water views, swaying palms, a poolside café, a junior Olympic lap pool, a relaxing zero-entry pool and a separate children's pool with its own lounge deck.
Health & Fitness: The MiraBay fitness center is stocked with top-of-the-line Nautilus Nitro aerobics and weight training equipment, with lovely views of the pool and lagoon, personal trainers on staff and a full calendar of yoga and exercise classes in a dedicated aerobics studio. The facility also houses an indulgent day spa and salon offering a full range of massage and beauty treatments.
Shopping & Dining: MiraBay is convenient to an outstanding selection of restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls and commercial services, all within easy driving distance. On-site food and beverage options include the poolside Galley Café and the elegant Admiral's Lounge. The newly opened MiraBay Village, anchored by a SweetBay grocery, will feature shops and dining within biking distance.
Health Care: South Bay Hospital located less than 5 miles from the development provides around-the-clock emergency care and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
Area Attractions: The Tampa Bay region is known for an appealing mix of beautiful beaches and sophisticated urban pleasures, with excellent museums, performing arts venues, professional sporting events, theme parks and the magnificent Florida Aquarium.
Location: MiraBay is centrally located in Southshore between Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg, about 90 minutes from Orlando and four hours from Miami, Palm Beach and Jacksonville.
Homes For Sale: Residential options range from villas, townhomes and single-family homes to magnificent custom waterfront estates at the head of the MiraBay lagoon. Prices range from about $200,000 to $1.5 million or more.
MiraBay Hosts Inaugural Dragon Boat Festival - May 19th (Apollo Beach, Fla.) May 7, 2012 – Utilizing the scenic waters of the MiraBay lagoon, the MiraBay community will host its inaugural MiraBay Dragon Boat Festival. On Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m., Tampa paddlers, boat aficionados and residents alike are invited to participate in this increasingly popular sport or watch the day’s festivities.
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