Bayway Isles is a residential neighborhood consisting of two islands in the southernmost part of the city of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...

, Florida

Florida

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. The islands are home to almost 200 families. The community extends southward from the Pinellas Bayway

Pinellas Bayway

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 causeway into the waters of southern Boca Ciega Bay. Bayway Isles is a guarded, deed-restricted community.

The community began in 1964 as a joint development of Bayway Development and Leeco Gas and Oil Corporation. In 1986, new home construction started on the island of Bayway Isles Unit II. Bayway Isles is believed to be one of the last sets of artificial fill islands to be built in the state of Florida.

Architectural design throughout the community is varied; styles range from Mediterranean Revival to Florida Modern.

Homeowners range from small families to retirees. The neighborhood is located adjacent to Isla Del Sol, Fort DeSoto Park, St. Pete Beach

St. Pete Beach, Florida

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 and Eckerd College

Eckerd College

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Bayway Isles street boundaries are 56th to 62nd Avenues South from 49th to 54th Streets South.