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News From the City of Treasure Island • June 18, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Pinellas County will undertake a one-time emergency beach nourishment project that will partially restore protection of coastal communities and infrastructure by replacing a significant amount of the sand lost to last year’s hurricanes, the County Commission decided Tuesday.
After years of unsuccessful attempts to resolve policy disagreements with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the County Commission approved Pinellas County Public Works effort to design, permit and complete this project using County funds.
The $125.7 million project will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. Previous projects benefitted from a 65 percent federal cost-share through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but without easements from all property owners, the County is no longer eligible for federal funding. The County and municipal partners have conducted extensive public outreach concerning the importance of acquiring easements to provide for a contiguous nourishment project, which would offer the greatest protection.
County Public Works staff have worked tirelessly to earn approval for emergency construction permits from State and Federal environmental regulators since hurricanes damaged the beaches last year. This county-funded project will put sand on Sand Key (Clearwater Beach to Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach to North Redington Beach), Treasure Island and Upham Beach starting later this year. A timeline and other details will be shared in upcoming public meetings and on https://pinellas.gov/signforsand.
“Our beaches are our most treasured asset, and we’re working with our beach communities to protect them,” Commission Chair Brian Scott said. “A healthy beach offers protection to property and infrastructure against storm surge, and it’s vital to tourism. But our residents should know we won’t be able to continue to do these projects without the full buy-in of our coastal communities.”
County staff created a temporary construction easement that was less restrictive than the language required by the Army Corps to complete this project, but many residents along the beach were still unwilling to sign the modified easement. As a result, the project will leave gaps where sand will not be placed or will be placed only seaward of the Erosion Control Line (ECL), particularly on Sand Key, where property owners could not be located or chose not to sign construction easements. Easements are still being accepted, and additional properties may still be added to the project, depending on the stage of surveying. Interested parties contact the County through signforsand@pinellas.gov. If construction has already occurred past a property owner who has not signed, then it will be too late for that property owner to sign an easement to get sand for this upcoming project. Properties without easements will see a higher beach from the Erosion Control Line west into the gulf. In many instances, this will leave a lower elevation in the area for which easements were not provided.
Beach nourishment is expensive and is required at least every six years or more frequently due to storms, but it is necessary to protect coastal infrastructure. While the County was able to draw funding from the tourist development tax for this project, projects of this magnitude will require other funding sources in the future. County staff and Commissioners will continue to work with the USACE and local residents to find an agreeable solution, which will likely need to include some form of easement agreement with property owners.
Pinellas County will host three public meetings to share information on the upcoming projects as well as the future of beach nourishment in the county. Meetings will be held at the following locations:
- July 9: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Treasure Island City Hall 10451 Gulf Blvd.
- July 16: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Online: Register at Pinellas.gov/signforsand
- Aug. 6, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Belleair Beach, 444 Causeway Blvd.
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 Hey neighbors — we know things are a little backed up right now. We’re getting a lot of code complaints, so response times are running longer than usual. But the city‘s code compliance team is still on it and working toward getting things resolved quickly.
Noticed a pool in your neighborhood that’s looking more like a swamp? Pools with green or stagnant water can become mosquito breeding grounds, and nobody wants that! The city’s code compliance team is keeping an eye out for these issues, but your is help needed spotting them.
If you see a neglected pool, let us know! We have to see it for ourselves before we can take any action, so reporting it makes a big difference.
You can fill out a quick Code Compliance Complaint Form here.
Once you’ve filled it out, send it to codes@mytreasureisland.org or give us a call at (727) 547-4575 ext. 230.
You can also request mosquito control help from the county by calling 727-464-7503 or emailing mosquitocontrol@pinellas.gov.
Thanks for helping us keep the neighborhood safe and mosquito-free!
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 The Community Development Department has updated their Permit Applications and Permit Checklists to make the permitting process easier and more efficient by reflecting recent code changes. These enhancements aim to reduce confusion, streamline processing, and ensure your projects progress more smoothly.
Please use the updated forms for all new submissions. You can access those forms here.
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 Treasure Island would like to give a shout-out to the Treasure Islettes, who generously donated $2,500 to our Parks and Recreation Department. This amazing gift, presented at last night’s (June 17) Commission Meeting, will be used to support scholarships for children's camps.
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 The city of Treasure Island has several board vacancies that need to be filled. Be a voice in your community by applying for one of these board openings.
Code Enforcement Board
Upcoming vacancies available August 2025
Code Enforcement Board
- At-Large Member
- Alternate Member
Planning & Zoning Board/LPA
LIFT Board of Directors
CLICK HERE to learn more and appy.
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 Celebrate America by painting the night sky over Treasure Island Beach with a splash of color.
The celebration will take place on Friday, July 4 (with a rain date of July 5), starting around 9 p.m. The best viewing areas will be near the Gulf Front Park area of the beach, located at 10400 Gulf Blvd. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show.
Just a friendly reminder to leave the fireworks to the pros. The Treasure Island Police Department will be around, making sure everyone's safe and sound. They'll be enforcing city laws to keep fireworks off the beach, including the Leave No Trace policy, no open flames on the beach, and coastal lighting standards. And don't worry if you're new around here, our Beach Ambassadors will be there to guide you. So, let's keep the fireworks off the beach.
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 Get ready to have some fun! The Pinellas County Professional Firefighters Local 4966 is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament fundraiser. Join us at Pickle and Pint, located at 13200 South Belcher Road in Largo, on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your paddles and get ready to play!
Whether you’re participating as a team or as a solo player, we would love to have you with us. Registration is only $60, and you’ll receive a free t-shirt as a bonus. However, space is limited to 48 teams, and the tournament will follow a bracket-style format. We have divisions available for skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 4+, so there’s a place for everyone.
That’s not all! We’ll also be hosting a 50/50 raffle and other exciting activities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase to keep you energized throughout the day.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Interested in showing some support from your company? We have sponsorship opportunities available. Just send us an email at 4966DVP1@gmail.com.
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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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Beach Renourishment: The City Commission approved easement agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, allowing progress on the upcoming beach renourishment project.
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Land Use & Zoning Updates: Two ordinances (2025-04 and 2025-05) were approved on first reading to update the City's Future Land Use and Zoning Maps. Final approval is pending countywide plan amendments.
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Building Services: Contracts were renewed with M.T. Causley and Joe Payne Inc. to continue supporting the Building Department.
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Donation Accepted: A $2,500 donation from the Treasure Islettes will support scholarships for children’s camps.
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Disaster Recovery Services: Staff was directed to negotiate a contract with Berquist Recovery Consulting to assist with post-storm financial recovery.
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Ordinance 2025-07: The City began the process to recognize $600,000 in insurance revenue, with a second reading scheduled for July 1.
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Short-Term City Manager Search: Four candidates have been selected for interviews, which will occur during a special meeting on June 24 at 1 p.m.
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Rule Changes: Commissioners approved changes to allow voice votes in some situations and moved Commissioner Reports to the end of meetings.
No Action Taken on items regarding the Rebuild Treasure Island report and qualifications for the City Manager role.
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