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News From the City of Treasure Island • May 29, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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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 tonight, May 29, from 6 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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 Over the past month, the city of Treasure Island has been asking people to participate in a survey about the future of Treasure Bay. In the survey, people were asked if they would prefer to reconstruct the golf course or remove the golf course and construct a park in its place.
The survey closed yesterday, May 28, and these are the results:
Question 1: Which do you prefer?
74.97% (1,087 respondents) voted to “reconstruct the golf course”
25.03% (363 respondents) voted to “remove the golf course and construct a park”
Question 2: Select one response
82.39% (1,198 respondents) said they “are a Treasure Island property owner”
17.61% (256 respondents) said they “are not a Treasure Island property owner”
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 It's 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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 From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, the Sunshine State boasts 825 miles of beaches, many of which are ranked among the best on the planet. With an average of 230 days of sunshine a year Florida's shoreline is perfect for vacationers looking for sun, sand, and sea.
An expert panel nominated their top beaches, then USA Today readers voted for their favorites. Treasure Island was voted in at No. 5 Best Beach in Florida.
Click here to see the top 10 list.
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 It was a beautiful day for a walk to the beach while learning about keeping safe! Another successful Walk to Beach Day promoting pedestrian and bicycle safety is in the books.
We couldn't have done this event without all the support from volunteers, city staff and these organizations:
Treasure Island Police Department
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
American Red Cross of Central Florida
Forward Pinellas
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
AAA
St Pete Beach Fire Rescue
Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition
Florida Department of Transportation
St. Petersburg Police Department
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 Treasure Island is giving a HUGH SHOUTOUT and THANK YOU to the Treasure Island Public Works Department for all the amazing work they do to keep our city running smoothly! These dedicated workers pave our roads, maintain our beautiful parks and roadways, keep our storm drains working properly, and provide sanitation services to make sure our community is safe and beautiful. Thank you, Treasure Island Public Works Department!
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 Treasure Island has 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.
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 During a Special City Commission Meeting on May 15, the Mayor and Commissioners narrowed the search for a new City Manager down to five finalists and one alternate. The finalists are:
- Taylor Brown
- Charles Anderson
- James Slaton
- Scott Moye
- Thomas Yates
- Patrick Comiskey – alternate (will be considered if one of the finalists withdraws from the process)
What’s next?
The Commission will have an opportunity to meet each of the finalists in person and conduct interviews on June 19 and 20. They will meet individually with the candidates on June 19 before holding a public meeting on June 20 where the Commissioners will interview each candidate collectively.
There will also be a public reception to meet the candidates on the evening of June 19 at City Hall. More details coming soon.
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 30 | 10 a.m. | Local Planning Agency Board: Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapter 68 Zoning
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July 11 | 2 p.m. | Local Planning Agency Board Workshop | Ch. 68 discussion and all draft ordinances and manual provided for final content.
- July 18 | 6 p.m. | Local Plannig Agency Board Adoption Meeting
- Aug. 6 | 6 p.m. | City Commission Workshop
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Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. | City Commission 1st reading or second workshop
- Sept. 3 | 6 p.m. | City Commission 1st or 2nd reading
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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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