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News From the City of Treasure Island • Aug. 3, 2022 |
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 At the Aug. 2 City Commission meeting, Commissioners appointed seven members to the Life Intervention Focus Team (LIFT) board. The mission of the newly created, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) LIFT board is to aid and advance the availability of social services for city residents and homeless individuals.
Initial appointees are classed as A, B or C, with 3-, 2-, or 1-year terms to stagger the terms to create consistency. Upon expiration of these initial terms, board members will serve three-year terms. Initial appointees are:
- Michael Fergang, Class A
- Carol Braddy, Class A
- Karen Barnett, Class A
- Mark Bate, Class B
- Brad Brisco, Class B
- Mindy Apfel, Class C
- Judge Bobbie J. McCartney, Class C
* Fire Chief Trip Barrs and Police Chief John Barkley will function as advisors to the board.
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 Florida's Back to School 2022 Sales Tax Holiday continues through the end of this week! Stock up on qualifying clothes, school supplies, computers, and learning aids tax-free through Aug. 7.
More info at floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool
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 At tonight's (Aug. 2) City Commission meeting Officer Brady, Officer Funck and Officer Gwilliam of the Treasure Island Police Department were recognized for recently completing the field training program.
The Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) is sixteen (16) weeks of sequenced, rigorous training delivered in four (4) phases. The FTEP is designed to expose the probationary officer to a multitude of experiences and facilitate the transition from a probationary officer into a proficient sworn member of the Treasure Island Police Department.
CONGRATULATIONS to all these officers. We are glad to have you as part of the team!
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 As we head into election season, please be mindful of the city sign code for displaying signs on your property.
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 The tropics have been relatively quiet, but the Atlantic hurricane season is just ramping up. The period from August through early October tends to produce the most hurricanes and tropical storms in an average year. September is the single most active month of the Atlantic hurricane season, with Sept. 10 marking the official seasonal peak.
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 Beat the Heat this month at Treasure Bay with a crazy new special each week for the entire month of August. For the first week, enjoy $5 golf all day, every day from August 1-7. Look out for more deals each week!
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 Fun in the sun! Treasure Island Fire Rescue crews got a chance to have some interactive and cool fun with Treasure Island Summer Campers at Treasure Island Community Park.
TIFR hosted a Summer Camp Splash Down where campers played underneath the cooling waters of a fire hose, slid down a large slip-n-slide, and got the chance to operate a fire hose as they fought a mock house fire.
TIFR was happy to put a smile on these campers' faces while also cooling them down in this summer heat!
 
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 After enjoying a day playing on the beach, please remember to leave no trace behind. Our little sea turtle friends are counting on you. Find out the simple steps you can take to protect marine turtles.
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 In the city’s quest to go digital and paperless, the city has created an online permitting and planning system (OPPS) for submitting permits. By signing into OPPS, you can now follow your permit from submission to issuance.
The city now has 100 permit types available for submittal on the OPPS system. New construction and additions have been omitted from the list for the time being, as well as antennas and right-of-way permits. These will be added at a future date.
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