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News From the City of Treasure Island • Jan. 15, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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 The 2025 Treasure Island Kite Festival, originally scheduled for January 18-19, has been canceled as the city and event organizers continue storm recovery efforts.
But there’s good news! A special event is planned for early March on Treasure Island Beach, and we can’t wait to share more details with you soon.
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 The City of Treasure Island offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash and recycling pickup will remain the same.
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 Pinellas County is planning a beach nourishment project on Treasure Island in 2025/2026. This project intends to restore the beach destroyed by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and Milton. Construction of the project requires the establishment of an Erosion Control Line (ECL) along the length of the project.
Staff from the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection, Pinellas County, and APTIM, Inc., will be present to explain the ECL, address your questions and take public comments at a workshop and hearing on Jan. 22 at City Hall from 6-8 p.m.
The location of the Proposed ECL was established based upon the 1968 Mean High Water Line (MHWL), legal documentation from previous property surveys and field observations, as surveyed on July 30, 2024. This line predated the ECL statute and had logistical issues with its location in relationship to the developments that have taken place since 1968. Also, no further nourishment will be authorized without an ECL.
Learn more and see a map of the proposed ECL at https://pinellas.gov/beach-nourishment-and-easements/
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 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a 60-day grace period for its low-interest disaster loans for residents, businesses and private nonprofit organizations. SBA will still accept Physical Damage Disaster Loan applications for 60 days beyond the Jan. 7, 2025, filing deadline (through March 8 ) without requiring an explanation of why your application was delayed. CLICK HERE to apply online.
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 Over the past week, FEMA has sent letters to many residents receiving Temporary Shelter Assistance saying that they will have to check out of the hotel FEMA has paid for. If you think this is in error, you can submit more information and file an appeal and you may get an extension. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue is turning up the heat with its Annual Chili Cook-Off! Do you make a mean chili? Then TIFR wants you to be a chef/cook at this year’s Chili Cook-Off on February 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
This is more than just a cook-off—it’s a chance to unite our community as we continue to recover. So, grab your spices and let your chili skills shine!
Do you think you've got what it takes to bring the flavor? Email MNelson@mytreasureisland.org to secure your spot.
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 The City of Treasure Island seeks dedicated community members to serve on its Planning and zoning and Code Enforcement boards. Applications are due by noon on January 31.
CLICK HERE to apply.
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