Bayway Isles

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Bayway Isles is a residential neighborhood consisting of two islands in the southernmost part of the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. The islands are home to almost 200 families^{[citation needed]}. The community extends southward from the Pinellas Bayway 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^[who?] to be one of the last sets of artificial fill islands to be built in the state of Florida^{[citation needed]}.

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

Homeowners range from small families to retirees^{[citation needed]}. The neighborhood is located adjacent to Isla Del Sol, Fort DeSoto Park, St. Pete Beach and Eckerd College.

Property values in Bayway Isles are among the highest in the city of St. Petersburg.^{[citation needed]}http://www.baywayislesrealestate.com

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