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News From the City of Treasure Island • June 4, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 The Treasure Island Causeway Bridge will be temporarily closed on June 11 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. No vehicular traffic will be allowed to cross the bridge during this period. Crews will be reinstalling a repaired cylinder at that time.
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 Skip the fertilizer from June 1 to September 30 to keep fertilizers out of our waterways. Fertilizers that enter storm drains flow directly into our waterways, and if left untreated, they will contaminate our lakes, ponds, and streams. The sale and use of lawn and landscape fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus are prohibited during this period.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
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 Shop until you drop! Treasure Island now has merchandise for sale in the lobby of City Hall, located at 10451 Gulf Blvd. Choose from a variety of Treasure Island-themed items, including t-shirts, bags, hoodies, beach towels, and more. Stop by, grab some gear, and show your Treasure Island pride today!
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 We're all excited for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, but let's remember that our beautiful beach is a treasure we all share, and we need to keep it safe and clean for everyone to enjoy.
This year, the city is once again asking everyone to leave personal fireworks at home and will enforce current ordinances to curb the use of personal fireworks on the beach.
Current city ordinances that will include the use of personal fireworks will be:
• City Ordinance: Building Fires/Open Flames (Sec. 58-45)
Fireworks will be considered as using an open flame on the beach.
• City Ordinance: Leave No Trace-Obstructions on Beach (Sec. 58-51)
Since fireworks leave debris and litter on the beach, they fall under the "Leave No Trace" ordinance.
• City Ordinance: Coastal Lighting Standards (Sec. 72-163)
Light from fireworks is not sea turtle-friendly and therefore not permitted during sea turtle nesting season.
But don't worry, we've got you covered! The city will be hosting a spectacular fireworks show for everyone to enjoy. Let's all celebrate responsibly and have a blast this Independence Day, celebrating America! 🎉🇺🇸
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 Summer is here! Saturday clinics now earlier due to the heat:
- Cardio Tennis- 8:30a-9:30a
- Intermediate Tennis Clinic- 9:30a-11:00a
Lesson Times Available with Coach Phil and Risa:
- Doubles Teams - Work on your off-season game
- Private lessons for up to four players
- Call Coach Phil at 813-421-2094 to schedule
To sign-up for clinics, CLICK HERE for QR Codes or call the clubhouse to register at 727-743-5599 or 727-360-6062 x240
Announcement soon on additional court openings, junior clinics, adult tennis and special events!
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 Treasure Island friends and visitors — Florida's Sea Turtle Nesting Season runs May 1 through October 31. Endangered sea turtles return to our beaches to lay their eggs during this special time.
Help protect sea turtles by doing your part.:
- Keep beaches clean: Remove chairs, umbrellas, and trash at the end of the day.
- Lights out at night: Avoid bright lights on the beach after dark. Artificial lighting can confuse hatchlings trying to find the ocean.
- Respect marked nests: If you see roped-off areas on the beach, please keep your distance.
- Fill in holes and flatten sandcastles: These obstacles can trap nesting turtles and hatchlings.
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Agenda Updates
- Commissioner reports will now be at the end of meetings.
- An item about a pump station project was moved to another part of the agenda.
Minutes Approved
- Minutes from the May 6 and May 13 meetings were approved.
Consent Agenda Items Approved
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3 new trucks for Public Works: $147,548
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Temporary building & carport for Public Works: $28,000
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4th of July Fireworks show contract: $30,000
Major Decisions & Actions
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Permit Fee Reductions: Approved lower fees for rebuilding or elevating homes damaged by storms (up to $2,000 off).
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Public Safety Building: Approved moving forward with design negotiations.
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Interim City Manager: Recruitment process reopened.
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Severance: Extended paid leave for former City Manager Charles Anderson.
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Bank Signatures: Updated who can sign on city financial accounts.
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Grants Manager: City will hire a full-time grant writer.
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Fire Training: Treasure Island firefighters can train at St. Pete’s facility for free.
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Trash Services: City will seek proposals for residential and commercial garbage pickup.
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Stormwater Fees: Review of rates requested (no action yet).
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Pump Station Design: Approved to negotiate a contract for the new design.
Commissioner Requests
- More updates on infrastructure projects like seawalls and lift stations.
- Legal review to speed up some project bids (pickleball and tennis fencing).
- Clarify city rules on height and density in light of new state law impacts.
Workshop Recap
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Finances: Questions raised about a drop in revenue and risk of losing a $1.2M federal grant—follow-up promised.
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Parking Study: Approved moving forward with a study via RFP.
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