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News From the City of Treasure Island • May 8, 2024
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 Are you ready to rock! This Saturday night, May 11, Rock Around the Clock takes over 107th Avenue in downtown Treasure Island around the clock tower! Come rock the night away to great music from Kid Royale Band and The Jerry Outlaw Group! The jams start at 6 p.m.!
ATTENTION DRIVERS:
107th Avenue will be closed between the hours of 3-11 p.m. from 1st Street East to Gulf Blvd. Use 108th, 106th or 104th Avenue for alternate routes.
For questions or more information, visit MyTreasureIsland.com/Events or email recreation@mytreasureisland.org.
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 It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week! The official start of hurricane season is June 1, but now is the time to assess potential risks, build an emergency kit, sign up for alerts, learn your evacuation zone, and see what other steps you can take to prepare.
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 Attention beachgoers, residents and businesses! It's the start of sea turtle nesting season, which means we must do our part in protecting these amazing creatures. Sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs between May and October, and it's important to respect their nesting areas and minimize disturbances. Here are some ways you can help keep sea turtles safe:
- Avoid using flashlights or cellphones on the beach at night, as it can disorient nesting turtles and their hatchlings.
- Fill in holes in the sand and flatten sandcastles before leaving the beach, as they can obstruct the path of sea turtles.
- Keep a safe distance from nesting turtles and do not touch or disturb them or their nests.
- Dispose of all trash properly and don't leave any items on the beach.
- Artificial lightning is disorienting to nesting and hatchling sea turtles. Sea turtles are less disturbed by the long wavelengths of light (560 nanometers or longer). Narrowband long wavelength lights appear amber, orange, or red in color.
By following these guidelines, we can all play a role in protecting sea turtles during nesting season. CLICK HERE for more information.
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 At last night’s City Commission Workshop, Commissioners started discussions on Ordinance 2024-08 – amending the city code for Parks and Recreation rules and regulations banning personal fireworks on public property. Safety and environmental concerns are the main drivers behind this proposed ban. Check out this videoto listen to some of the reasons why this ordinance came about.
The City Commission will discuss the ordinance again during their regular meeting on May 21.
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 Hurricane season is fast approaching, and the city of Treasure Island wants to help everyone get storm-ready by hosting a Hurricane Expo on May 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at City Hall on the 5th Floor. This event will feature a special presentation by Spectrum Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay on what to expect this hurricane season. There will also be presentations from city staff about what to do in the event of a storm and how citizens and business owners can prepare. Those who attend will also receive safety and survival tips, flood insurance education, Red Cross information and more.
Most predictions are calling for above-normal tropical activity this year fueled by exceptionally warm ocean waters and an expected shift from El Niño to La Niña. It is crucial for residents to be prepared as hurricane season in Florida starts on June 1 and goes through the end of November. The expo will provide valuable information on how to protect yourself and your property during a storm.
Residents are encouraged to visit mytreasureisland.com/stormready to sign up for Alert Pinellas, learn about their evacuation zone, get storm preparation tips and more.
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue is excited to host its 2nd Annual Walk to Beach Day on May 24 from 10 a.m. to noon along Gulf Blvd between 104th and 108th Avenue.
Inspired by the success of "Walk to School Day," this event aims to promote community, health, environment, and benefits by spreading awareness about bicycle and pedestrian safety on the beach and beyond. With Memorial Day weekend approaching and summer just around the corner, this event is the perfect opportunity to educate the community on the importance of safety.
The event will feature five stations along Gulf Blvd, with volunteers stationed at each crosswalk between 104th and 108th Avenue. Volunteers will be equipped with safety reflective vests and flags to help pedestrians cross the street safely. Volunteers will also provide education on the importance of using crosswalks and the need for both drivers and pedestrians to be alert and aware.
Volunteers are essential to the success of this event. Those interested in volunteering can email mnelson@mytreasureisland.org for more information or call 727-547-4590.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to help make our beach community safer for everyone.
In collaboration and expansion of this event, TIFR is excited to announce that St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue will be conducting a Walk to Beach Day in the city of St Pete Beach in conjunction with with the ours.
Thank you to the following organizations for partnering with TIFR to help make this event a success:
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 We know how much you love the beaches of Treasure Island. Now let the world know by voting for Treasure Island in USA Today's "Favorite Beach in Florida" contest. Voting ends May 20 at noon so vote today and vote often!
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 As you may have heard, the city of Treasure Island will be discontinuing the use of SeeClickFix due to the minimal usage by residents and the high annual cost of the service. However, don't worry!
We have created a new "Report an Issue" webpage where you can easily find the correct contact for each department when reporting an issue. You can access the page directly at MyTreasureIsland.com/Issues or go to the main webpage and click on the “Report An Issue” button at the top of the page.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we strive to be more cost-efficient and make sure your concerns are addressed in the most efficient way possible.
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 The Mayor and Commissioners held a Special City Commission Meeting on Friday, April 19, with Doug Thomas from Strategic Government Resources to review candidates for the City Manager position. Commissioners narrowed the field from 62 applicants to 14 semi-finalists. Since then, two candidates have withdrawn their name leaving 12 semi-finalists.
The 12 semi-finalists in no particular order:
- Angela Stone
- Cary Vargo
- Charles Anderson
- James Slaton
- Jeff Mihelich
- Kenneth Griffin
- Patrick Comiskey
- Lawrence McNaul
- Paul Brake
- Scott Moye
- Taylor Brown
- Thomas Yates
After narrowing the search to 3-5 finalists, the Mayor and Commission will then hold a public meeting on June 19 and 20 to meet the finalists and conduct interviews.
You can find more updates on the city's City Manager search by visiting MyTreasureIsland.com/CMSearch.
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 Questions about Elevate T.I.? Submit any questions you have online and have our team answer them. Visit ElevateTI.com and click on the "Submit Question Here" button at the top of the page.
Why Elevate T.I.? CLICK HERE to check out this short video on our YouTube page.
Dates of Upcoming Discussions About Elevate T.I.:
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May 15 | 11 a.m.: An informational meeting will be held to review general requirements under the proposed Elevate TI program. The information to be presented is primarily geared towards the development community to include architects, engineers and contractors who permit projects through the city.
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May 30 | 10 a.m. | Local Planning Agency Board: Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapter 68 Zoning
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June | LPA Workshop | (date and time to be approved by LPA board): LPA Meeting to finalize recommendations for the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs
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July/August TBD: City Commission workshop(s)/meetings to adopt the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs. The final timeline is subject to program review and approval by the State.
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 Give your children a guaranteed fun summer break by registering them for Treasure Island Summer Camp! Camp is 10 weeks of fun and adventure for children ages 5 to 12. What can your children expect? A variety of activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, parties, guest speakers, entertainment, movies, field trips and more. Don't miss out on a summer of excitement - sign up today!
CLICK HERE to register.
Volunteer opportunities are available as well. CLICK HERE to apply to be a volunteer for the Summer Camp program.
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 Looking for a fun and active summer camp for your child age 12 and under? Blue Thunder Tennis presents Treasure Bay Tennis Summer Camp! Campers will enjoy fundamental skills training, drills, match play and more at Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis.
• First session: June 3 - June 28
• Second session: July 8 - August 2
• 9 a.m. to noon daily
• Call 727-360-6062 for more information
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to improve their tennis skills and have a blast this summer!
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 Treasure Island is offering dog lovers the opportunity to purchase a commemorative dog park paver to help expand the entranceway at the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park at Rosselli Park. The pavers are $150 each and measure 8" x 8" in size, with a vibrant Admiral Red color. Each paver can be personalized with up to 6 lines of text, with 20 characters per line including spacing and punctuation. This is a great way for dog lovers to leave a lasting mark in the community while supporting a beloved canine-centric space.
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May 15
Elevate T.I. Informational Meeting
11 a.m. | 5th Floor of City Hall
May 15
Special City Commission Meeting
Discuss City Manager Semi-Finalists
6 p.m. | Commission Chambers
May 21
City Commission Meeting & Workshop
6 p.m. | Commission Chambers
May 30
Planning & Zoning Board / Planning & Zoning Board
10 a.m. | Commission Chambers
Meetings are streamed live online at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings, on Facebook Live, facebook.com/cityoftreasureisland, and YouTube, YouTube.com/@cityoftreasureisland
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