News From the City of Treasure Island • Nov. 1, 2023

TIFR CPR Classes - Thursday

Treasure Island Fire Rescue's next basic CPR/Heartsaver/AED course will be this Thursday, Nov. 2. The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.

Visit MyTreasureIsland.com/CPR to register.

Coffee & Crafting With TIPD - Saturday

Calling all coffee enthusiasts and craft lovers! Your friendly Treasure Island Police Department is delighted to invite you to a one-of-a-kind event that bridges the gap between the community and our incredible police officers. Join us as we sip on delicious coffee while engaging in fun and creative crafts alongside our TIPD "crewe."

Crafting with a cop is a fantastic opportunity for both kids and adults to build a positive relationship with our police force. You'll have the chance to connect with officers on a more personal level, ask questions, and learn about their daily duties. Additionally, participating in crafts together fosters creativity, teamwork, and a sense of community.

Spread the word and tag your friends who are coffee lovers or enjoy getting crafty.

TIPA merchandise will be available for donation during this event. For more information on TIPA, CLICK HERE.

Sanding Ovations Music Lineup, V.I.P Tent and More Information

Sanding Ovations Presents “It’s About Time” is fast approaching. This annual event continues to grow in popularity every year and will take over Treasure Island Beach Nov. 16-19 with an encore weekend Nov. 25-26. Sanding Ovations is a free event featuring incredible sand sculptures, live music featuring national and local artists, beach vendors, fireworks and much more. This year’s event will also be cashless. Parking for the event, bars inside the event, and the Sanding Ovations merchandise tent will not be accepting cash. Visitors can pay using their mobile wallets, a credit card or app. Vendors at the event will be accepting cash and/or credit.

This year’s music lineup has something for everyone. Headliners for the main weekend will feature the funky music of George Porter Jr and Runnin’ Pardners, The Landsharks Band, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, the reggae-style sound of Seranation, and the harmonic sound of Sorell. Local favorites The Black Honkeys and Crossfire Creek will also take the stage. There will be other performances by Kid Royal Band, Sarasota Slim, Motel Funk, Coastal Collective, Alex Whalen. DJ Johnny G will get the music started each day.

The encore weekend will feature School of Rock – St. Pete, Applebutter Express, Charlie Morris Band. Doug Smith, Cornfused, The Beach Rats, Jerry Outlaw Group and Dead Set.

The city’s new Smoking and Vaping Ban will be in effect during this year’s Sanding Ovations. Guests are reminded that there is no smoking or vaping on the beach sand or Beach Trail. Those wishing to smoke or vape can do so in city parking lots or in designated areas set up by each hotel.

Guests to the event are also reminded that no dogs or pets are allowed on the beach. Pets are allowed on the Beach Trail. There is also no glass allowed on the beach. This is for the safety of everyone, including beachgoers.

For more information about the event, visit SandingOvationsMastersCup.com.

There are still sponsorship opportunities for Sanding Ovations. Those interested can contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 727-547-4575 Ext. 221 or recreation@mytreasureisland.

Sanding Ovations V.I.P. Tent

For the first time, this year’s event will feature a V.I.P. tent that will include an open bar, backstage access, and front-row seating. Prices for access to the V.I.P. tent are $75 for Friday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 19. The price increases to $100 for V.I.P. access on Saturday, Nov. 18. Those wanting to jam out all three days can buy a 3-Day V.I.P. Pass for $150.

Become a Sponsor or Vendor

The excitement will be here before you know it! The 2023 Sanding Ovations Master's Cup presents "It's About Time" Nov. 16-19 and 25-26 on Treasure Island Beach. Come see what happens when master sculptors use their imaginations and turn piles of sand and buckets of water into “outSANDing” works of art. There will also be a vendor village, live music, fireworks and more.

Want to become a sponsor of this amazing event?

• Sponsorship logo pile, which remains on the beach until the first week of January 2024, maximizing exposure
• Access to Sponsor Tent with food & beverages
• Business logo on marketing materials – fliers, signage, website, social media and other opportunities

Learn more about becoming a sponser at https://bit.ly/3qEvSAI

Events in Treasure Island

Event season in Treasure Island is starting to heat up. Find out what events are going on in our community. Visit MyTreasureIsland.com/Events.

Stay Storm Ready

Nov. 7
City Commission Meeting and Workshop
6 p.m. | City Hall Auditorium

Meetings are streamed live online at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings, on Spectrum Channel 644 and now on Facebook Live, facebook.com/cityoftreasureisland