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News From the City of Treasure Island • May 22, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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 Join Treasure Island Fire Rescue and city staff this Friday, May 24, for Walk to Beach Day! There will be "stations" at each crosswalk along Gulf Blvd. between 104th and 108th Avenue, spreading awareness about bicycle and pedestrian safety in our community. Join us for a morning of fun as we promote health, the environment, and the benefits of walking and biking. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help make our beach community safer for everyone.
In collaboration and expansion of this event, TIFR is excited to announce that St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue will be conducting a Walk to Beach Day in the city of St Pete Beach in conjunction with with the ours.
Thank you to the following organizations for partnering with TIFR to help make this event a success:
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 City of Treasure Island offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no changes to garbage pickup.
Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For police or fire emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
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 Treasure Island wants to hear from you about what you would like to see happen with the Treasure Bay golf course.
Please take a few minutes to participate in the city’s online survey regarding the future of the Treasure Bay golf course. In the survey, you will be asked if you would prefer to reconstruct the golf course or remove the golf course and construct a park in its place.
Your feedback will help the city make an informed decision about the future of this beloved community space. Let your voice be heard. The survey will close on May 29.
Click here to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5XQBKV
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 Happy National Public Works Week to all the hardworking public works staff at the city of Treasure Island! Fixing potholes, maintaining parks, or keeping our streets clean - regardless of the day and the tasks, our city's public works team always steps up and goes above and beyond. THANK YOU!
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 Attention beachgoers, residents and businesses! It's the start of sea turtle nesting season, which means we must do our part in protecting these amazing creatures. Sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs between May and October, and it's important to respect their nesting areas and minimize disturbances. Here are some ways you can help keep sea turtles safe:
- Avoid using flashlights or cellphones on the beach at night, as it can disorient nesting turtles and their hatchlings.
- Fill in holes in the sand and flatten sandcastles before leaving the beach, as they can obstruct the path of sea turtles.
- Keep a safe distance from nesting turtles and do not touch or disturb them or their nests.
- Dispose of all trash properly and don't leave any items on the beach.
- Artificial lightning is disorienting to nesting and hatchling sea turtles. Sea turtles are less disturbed by the long wavelengths of light (560 nanometers or longer). Narrowband long wavelength lights appear amber, orange, or red in color.
By following these guidelines, we can all play a role in protecting sea turtles during nesting season. CLICK HERE for more information.
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 Hurricane season is fast approaching, and the city of Treasure Island wants to help everyone get storm-ready by hosting a Hurricane Expo on May 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at City Hall on the 5th Floor. This event will feature a special presentation by Spectrum Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay on what to expect this hurricane season. There will also be presentations from city staff about what to do in the event of a storm and how citizens and business owners can prepare. Those who attend will also receive safety and survival tips, flood insurance education, Red Cross information and more.
Most predictions are calling for above-normal tropical activity this year fueled by exceptionally warm ocean waters and an expected shift from El Niño to La Niña. It is crucial for residents to be prepared as hurricane season in Florida starts on June 1 and goes through the end of November. The expo will provide valuable information on how to protect yourself and your property during a storm.
Residents are encouraged to visit mytreasureisland.com/stormready to sign up for Alert Pinellas, learn about their evacuation zone, get storm preparation tips and more.
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 Treasure Island has created a new "Report an Issue" webpage where you can easily find the correct contact for each department when reporting an issue. You can access the page directly at MyTreasureIsland.com/Issues or go to the main webpage and click on the “Report An Issue” button at the top of the page.
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 During a Special City Commission Meeting on May 15, the Mayor and Commissioners narrowed the search for a new City Manager down to five finalists and one alternate. The finalists are:
- Taylor Brown
- Charles Anderson
- James Slaton
- Scott Moye
- Thomas Yates
- Patrick Comiskey – alternate (will be considered if one of the finalists withdraws from the process)
What’s next?
The Commission will have an opportunity to meet each of the finalists in person and conduct interviews on June 19 and 20. They will meet individually with the candidates on June 19 before holding a public meeting on June 20 where the Commissioners will interview each candidate collectively.
There will also be a public reception to meet the candidates on the evening of June 19 at City Hall. More details coming soon.
You can find more updates on the city's City Manager search by visiting MyTreasureIsland.com/CMSearch.
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 Questions about Elevate T.I.? Submit any questions you have online and have our team answer them. Visit ElevateTI.com and click on the "Submit Question Here" button at the top of the page.
Why Elevate T.I.? CLICK HERE to check out this short video on our YouTube page.
Dates of Upcoming Discussions About Elevate T.I.:
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May 30 | 10 a.m. | Local Planning Agency Board: Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapter 68 Zoning
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June | LPA Workshop | (date and time to be approved by LPA board): LPA Meeting to finalize recommendations for the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs
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July/August TBD: City Commission workshop(s)/meetings to adopt the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs. The final timeline is subject to program review and approval by the State.
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 Looking for a fun and active summer camp for your child age 12 and under? Blue Thunder Tennis presents Treasure Bay Tennis Summer Camp! Campers will enjoy fundamental skills training, drills, match play and more at Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis.
• First session: June 3 - June 28
• Second session: July 8 - August 2
• 9 a.m. to noon daily
• Call 727-360-6062 for more information
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to improve their tennis skills and have a blast this summer!
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 Treasure Island is offering dog lovers the opportunity to purchase a commemorative dog park paver to help expand the entranceway at the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park at Rosselli Park. The pavers are $150 each and measure 8" x 8" in size, with a vibrant Admiral Red color. Each paver can be personalized with up to 6 lines of text, with 20 characters per line including spacing and punctuation. This is a great way for dog lovers to leave a lasting mark in the community while supporting a beloved canine-centric space.
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