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News From the City of Treasure Island • August 19, 2026
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. • 727-547-4575
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 The City of Treasure Island’s Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget meetings began on August 7 and will continue through September. After the August 7 meeting, the commission agreed to host another budget workshop on August 21 at 5 p.m. The city encourages all residents and business owners to participate in this important process.
These public meetings provide an opportunity to share your ideas, priorities, and concerns directly with city leaders. Whether you want to comment on specific programs, services, or spending priorities, your input helps shape the final budget.
2nd Budget Workshop
Friday, August 21 | 5 p.m.
First Budget Public Hearing
Wednesday, September 9 | 6 p.m.
Second Budget Public Hearing
Tuesday, September 15 | 6 p.m.
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 Treasure Island just gave Sunset Vista Park a full refresh! Here’s what the city did:
- Removed the old, worn-out shade structures (pergolas) and their rotted support posts
- Removed rust from all metal hardware and primed it for new paint
- Repainted the entire shade structure, top to bottom
- Refilled cracks in the paved areas with fresh material
- Repainted the walls, railings, and walking surface
- Repaired and realigned the park's compass
- Approved new lighting to match the style along the beach walk
Pairs with the newly reopened Gulf views, made possible by repairs to the dune walkovers damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Follow THIS LINK to watch a video tour of the newly renovated Sunset Vista Park.
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 Residents, business owners, property owners, and visitors who spend time in Treasure Island are invited to continue shaping the commercial redevelopment master plan during the community vision open house.
Why Join?
- Provide input on the five commercial study areas
- Review the Guiding Principles for commercial redevelopment
- Add your voice to the vision for the future
Drop-in Hours:
- Tuesday, September 8
- 4-8 p.m.
- Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Avenue
Follow THIS LINK for the Commercial Redevelopment Master Plan webpage
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 Each year, TIFR reflects on the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center and all the victims of that day. What began with just five on-duty firefighters has grown into a citywide tradition.
The 3.43-mile route, honoring the 343 fallen, begins at 8:46 a.m., the moment the North Tower was struck, at Freedom Boat Club, 12765 Kingfish Drive, and ends at the Heron Parking Lot on Sunset Beach, 7545 Bayshore Drive. Community members of all ages are welcome. The route follows Gulf Boulevard, with refreshments along the way.
Free parking is available at all Sunset Beach lots and City Hall. A shuttle will run throughout the morning to the starting point and back afterward.
After the walk, everyone is invited to gather at Treasure Island Caddy’s, 9000 West Gulf Boulevard, for a meal, a drink, or simply to keep honoring those we lost.
Follow THIS LINK to check out a short video.
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 Short-Term Rentals (STR) and Tourist Dwellings are allowed only in certain zones throughout the island. They are NOT allowed in the RU-75 or RM-15 residential districts. Owners who rent short-term must have a state lodging license, pay the required city and county taxes, and follow occupancy-change limits. See how the city presumes a property to be an STR/Tourist Dwelling, the rules for each zone, and a link to a map of each zone by visiting MyTreasureIsland.org/strentals.
To help enforce these rules, the city is hiring two additional code enforcement officers so every neighborhood in Treasure Island has a dedicated officer. The city will also begin using Deckard Technologies, a compliance platform that scans thousands of rental listing sites daily and matches them to property addresses. This will help the city more efficiently spot unpermitted rentals and lead to more crackdowns on STR/Tourist Dwellings that are not allowed.
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 Do you have any open building permits?
If a permit remains open and another storm causes damage, the city must combine both repair costs. Combined, that total could push your property over the 50% Substantial Damage threshold, which can trigger stricter rebuilding requirements.
The fix is simple. Close out any open permits now. If the work is complete, schedule your final inspection. Closing permits protects your property value, keeps your records clean, and helps you avoid claim or assessment headaches down the road.
For more information, contact the Building Department:
Permits@mytreasureisland.org
727-547-4575 ext. 230
Inspections: 727-547-4575 ext. 431
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 On August 14, 2026, the City issued a Public Notice, inviting the community to provide feedback on the reconstruction of the master pump station project. This opportunity aims to assess and evaluate the potential impacts of the proposed project. It fulfills a compliance requirement for the HMGP grant that the City has applied for, which FEMA is currently reviewing for potential funding.
Written comments should be sent to:
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Bureau of Mitigation
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
Please submit your comments by August 29, 2026.
Follow THIS LINK to view the public notice.
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 Last week, we shared yard waste guidelines from Waste Pro. After meeting with the Waste Pro team to discuss how we can make yard waste collection even smoother for our community, we're sharing an updated version to ensure your yard waste gets picked up without a hitch. We're also sharing some pictures that show examples of yard waste set out incorrectly, which will not be collected by Waste Pro.
Here's a quick recap of how to prep your yard waste for collection:
- Place it in your Waste Pro trash bin The easiest method — just don't overload the bin!
- Bag your clippings and leaves Any type of bag works; just make sure loose clippings and leaves are bagged.
- Bundle palm fronds and tree branches Use any type of twine or cordage; keep bundles under 50 lbs. and 4 ft. in length and place them neatly stacked at the curb.
Note: If a contractor or landscaper trims your trees or generates a large amount of yard waste, they're responsible for its removal.
Got a big pile of yard waste? Call or email Waste Pro to schedule a bulk pickup:
727-452-5278
wp121residential@wasteprousa.com
Waste Pro provides curbside bulk collection four times a year.
Thank you for your understanding as we work with Waste Pro to keep our community clean and happy.
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 Treasure Island introduces the Treasure Island Lookout app, the city’s official SeeClickFix tool. Together, we can keep Treasure Island clean, safe, and well-maintained. With this handy app, reporting everyday issues like potholes, beach trash, damaged signs, and sidewalk problems is simple and quick. It only takes a few taps on your phone. If you'd rather not use the app, no worries. You can also report concerns easily at MyTreasureIsland.org/TILookout.
See something that needs fixing? Just take a quick photo, choose the location, and send it; it’s that easy! Whether it’s maintenance, signage, a code concern, or another community issue, your report goes straight to the right team for prompt attention. You can even follow along to see updates as the city works to resolve the issue.\
Download the app today and help keep Treasure Island safe, charming, and a paradise found.
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August 18 | City Hall Chambers.
Mayor Doctor, Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez, and Commissioners Chris Clark, Arthur Czyszczon, and Arden Dickey were present.
Consent Agenda Approved 5–0 (with Item G.4 pulled for separate consideration):
- Accepted and executed the FY 26-27 Hurricane Loss Mitigation Grant Agreement
- Adopted Resolution 2026-08, naming City-owned parking lots and allowing purchase of new City signage
- Recorded the Treasure Island Living Shoreline Project submerged land easement
Items of Business:
- Ordinance 2026-10 (Planned Development), second and final reading:
Denied, 3–2 (Vasquez and Doctor voted no). Commissioners agreed to bring PD discussion back at the September 9 Workshop.
- Ordinance 2026-21 (Budget Amendment – Revenues), first reading:
Approved 5–0; second and final reading scheduled for the September 15 Commission Meeting.
- Ordinance 2026-22 (Budget Amendment – Expenses), first reading:
Approved 5–0; second and final reading scheduled for the September 15 Commission Meeting.
- Resolution 2026-07 (Annual Board & Committee Appointments):
- Planning & Zoning/Local Planning Agency: Chris Downing (District 2), Marvin Shavlan (Mayor's At-Large), Valarie Acree (At-Large), Aaron Humberson (Alternate 1), West Evans (Alternate 2)
approved 4–1 (Dickey voted no)
- Code Enforcement Board At-Large members: Jennifer Grey, Todd Jacobson, Mark Hohe
approved 5–0
- LIFT Board: Leslie Smith and Sylvia Meyers reappointed
approved 5–0
- Piggyback Agreement with Cross Construction Services for demolition and abatement services, in the amount of $67,600
approved 5–0 (moved from the Consent Agenda to Items of Business at Commissioner Czyszczon's request).
No proclamations or recognitions were presented, and there were no public comments on non-agenda items beyond a policy discussion. Mayor Doctor asked the City Attorney to draft formal language on Board conduct and harassment protections for Charter Officers and staff for inclusion in the Board rules. The Commission consented.
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