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News From the City of Treasure Island • September 3, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Honoring the Fallen, Walking for the Brave
Treasure Island Fire Rescue invites you to join our community in honoring the heroes and remembering the lives lost on September 11. This 3.43-mile Memorial Walk pays tribute to the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice. Together, we will walk in unity, celebrate their bravery, and ensure their legacy is never forgotten.
Event Details
- Date: September 11
- Start Time: 8:46 a.m. (time of the North Tower attack)
- Starting Location: Freedom Boat Club, 12765 Kingfish Drive, Treasure Island, FL
- Ending Location: 7545 Bayshore Drive (Heron Parking Lot)
- Distance: 3.43 miles
Parking & Transportation
- Complimentary parking is available 8 a.m. – noon in spaces around City Hall and along Kingfish Drive.
- A shuttle bus will transport participants from City Hall to the starting point before the walk.
- After the walk, Treasure Island’s city bus will return participants to both City Hall and Freedom Boat Club.
Amenities
- Water and Gatorade will be provided along the route by the Treasure Island Fire Association.
- Snacks and refreshments after the walk.
RSVP
Please RSVP by email: srowland@mytreasureisland.org
Many of the Treasure Island city staff will participate in the Treasure Island Fire Rescue 9/11 Memorial Walk. To allow staff participation, the Community Development Department’s permitting office will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on September 11, then reopen from noon to 4 p.m.
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 If you still have open permits from repairs after Hurricanes Helene or Milton, now is the time to finish and close them out. If work has been completed and you would like to make sure that the permit is closed, please email zoning@mytreasureisland.org for verification.
PSA: If another storm hits, open permits could count toward new damages, pushing your property over the 50% damage threshold. That means a property might be classified as a total loss more quickly. This could lead to higher costs and tougher rules for rebuilding. As we enter the height of a new storm season, confirming that your permit status is closed becomes critical.
Why it matters:
- Protect your property value
- Avoid unnecessary complications after future storms
- Keep your records clean and accurate
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 The latest edition of Anchors Aweigh: City Conversations is here!
In Episode 2, we sit down with Treasure Island’s new City Manager, Charles Van Zant. Just over a month into his role, Mr. Van Zant shares his background, vision, and hopes for the future of Treasure Island as the city continues rebuilding after last year’s hurricanes.
Tune in to hear about his priorities, what he wants to accomplish, and how he plans to steer Treasure Island forward.
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 The City of Treasure Island invites all residents, businesses, and community members to join us for the first public hearing on the FY2026 Budget on Monday, September 8, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
This is your chance to learn about the City’s budget plans for the upcoming year, ask questions, and share your input on how we can shape the future of Treasure Island together.
Your voice matters—be part of the conversation!
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 Ahoy, Treasure Island! Our beloved causeway pirate just got a fresh new look, thanks to the talented Johnna Patterson! Johnna spent some time this week giving our city’s pirate a vibrant makeover, and he’s looking shipshape as ever.
But wait—there’s more treasure on the horizon! Keep your eyes peeled, because those oranges in the treasure chest might soon be swapped out for some real treasures.
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 Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure Island and Upham Beach.
Pinellas County Government Commission authorized funding from the Tourist Development Tax (hotel bed tax) for one-time emergency nourishment from Clearwater Beach to North Redington Beach on Sand Key, along with Treasure Island and Upham Beach. The tentative construction schedule and map for the full project area can be found at HERE.
Residents can also text PCBEACHES to 888777 to receive alerts with key project updates.
The project will involve dredging sand from portions of Egmont Shoal, Pass-a-Grille, Blind Pass and John’s Pass. Boaters are advised to use caution around the dredging area.
The $125.7 million project will mostly be funded by the hotel bed tax, paid by visitors, plus at least $11 million of state grant funding. Previous projects benefited from a 65 percent federal cost-share through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; however, without Army Corps-compliant easements from all property owners, the County is currently ineligible for federal funding.
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 With all the recent rain, standing water is everywhere — the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes!
Please take a moment to check your property and empty any standing water from:
- Buckets
- Plant saucers
- Birdbaths
- Gutters
- Any containers outdoors
CLICK HERE for more mosquito control information.
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 The tropics may be quiet now, but that doesn't mean it's time to let your guard down.
We're heading into the peak of hurricane season — the most active time of year for storms. The best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property is to stay prepared or get prepared now.
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The City Commission has made a small adjustment to its schedule. Workshops will now be scheduled before the regular meetings. Workshops will start at 5 p.m., followed by the meetings at 6 p.m. This change aims to prevent meetings from running too late into the night. The new schedule will take effect at the next commission meeting on September 2.
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Meeting Highlights
- Minutes Approved (past meetings from March, May, and August) – Vote: 5-0
- Consent Agenda Approved – Vote: 5-0 Included:
- Clerk’s outside employment
- Contract renewal with SSOVA, Inc.
- Additional seawall work for Living Shoreline Project
- Permit review
- Lease approval for loaned PCSB building
- MOU with Lealman Fire Rescue for vehicle maintenance
- Resolution 2025-19 (plat/replat review authority)
Items of Business
- Ordinance 2025-06 (Final Reading) – Budget amendment for resurfacing Treasure Bay tennis courts & fence replacement ($231,650) – Approved 5-0
- Ordinance 2025-13 (First Reading) – Creates Chapter 60 “Introduction” of Land Development Regulations – Approved 5-0
- Ordinance 2025-14 (First Reading) – Updates to Chapter 73 “Signs & Advertising” – Approved 5-0
- Kimley Horn Contract – Phase 2 update to Land Development Regulations ($151,000) – Approved 5-0
- Ordinance 2025-15 (First Reading) – Allows encroachments for elevation of existing structures – Approved 5-0
- Ordinance 2025-16 (First Reading) – Amends Comp Plan to allow Alternative Temporary Lodging Units – Approved 3-2 (Clark & Dickey opposed)
- Ordinance 2025-17 (First Reading) – Amends Land Development Regs to allow Alternative Temporary Lodging Units – Approved 3-2 (Clark & Dickey opposed)
- Resolution 2025-20 – Adoption of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan – Approved 5-0
Key Takeaways
- The city is moving forward with significant updates to its land development regulations.
- The Temporary Lodging Units passed their first reading, but not unanimously.
- The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan was formally adopted.
- Significant infrastructure investment approved, including tennis court resurfacing and seawall improvements.
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