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News From the City of Treasure Island • Sept. 18, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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 Friendly Reminder to All Residents
As you tackle yard work this weekend, the city kindly asks that you be mindful of where you dispose of your yard waste.
- DO NOT PLACE YARD WASTE IN THE ROADWAY OR NEAR STORM DRAINS. This can cause storm drains to clog, leading to flooding, especially during heavy rains. When yard debris washes into storm drains, it prevents water from draining properly.
- Placing yard waste like palm fronds, mulch, leaves, and rocks on the street makes it easier for them to get washed into storm drains.
- When mowing, do not blow grass clippings onto the street, as they also clog drains.
- Do not place yard debris on top of inlets in or near your yard.
If you encounter a clogged drain, please report it at MyTreasureIsland.com/Issues or call 727-547-4575.
Thank you.
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 The County continues to navigate the challenges of having projects started.
Key points:
- This is an issue with the Army Corps and their requirement to have 100% easements signed (into perpetuity); the county has followed all procedures and leadership continues to stay on top of this
- The Pass-A-Grille project was able to move forward because they did not need easements signed.
- The County has been a leader not only in Florida but also in the United States with many counties and states now joining the efforts to get these projects slated.
CLICK HERE for Pinellas County coastal management updates.
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 Treasure Island Residents: Let’s Recycle Right!
Our city’s recycling provider has noticed an increase in contamination in the recycling bins, and we need YOUR help to turn this around!
Here’s a reminder of what NOT to put in your recycling bin:
- Vegetation
- Food or food-soiled items
- Construction materials
- Plastic bags
- Cups, napkins, paper plates, pizza boxes
- Styrofoam
Keep recyclables clean, dry, and free of contaminants. CLICK HERE to learn more. Thank you.
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 If you were impacted by Hurricane Debby and are located in Pinellas County, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What Types of Disaster Loans are Available?
Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
Application Filing Deadlines:
For Physical Damage: October 9, 2024
For Economic Injury: May 12, 2025
Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov or other locally announced locations. Please contact the SBA’s Customer Service Center by email at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or by phone at 1-800-659-2955 for further assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue is offering a Safe Sitter, Inc. class for all the awesome young babysitters out there! This class prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises; as well as the ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers. Students also learn choking rescue and CPR.
Interested? Send an email to mnelson@mytreasureisland.org or call 727-547-4575 ext. 260.
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We're entering the spooky season, and the city of Treasure Island has some "spooktacular" events coming up next month.
Trick-or-Treat Trail:
Bring your ghouls and goblins out for a howling good time at the Trick-or-Treat Trail on Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Treasure Bay Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center, 10315 Paradise Blvd. There will be prizes for costumes, interactive entertainers, goody bags, trick-or-treating, inflatables, food, drinks and more. The costume contest will begin at 7 p.m. Bring a pail and enjoy the trick-or-treat trail!
Bartoberfest
Bartoberfest is a PAWsome event that will be on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park in Rosselli Park (11650 Capri Circle S) There will be a DJ, pet costume contest, pet adoptions, food vendors, and much more.
For questions or for more information, call 727-547-4575, send an email to recreation@mytreasureisland.org, or visit MyTreasureIsland.com/Events.
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 Did you know that what you plant in your yard can harm our dune system? The Treasure Island Dune Savers volunteer group meets to remove invasive species from dune systems to promote native biodiversity. The first meeting of the season will be on Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Vista Park. Parking is available at the Taco Bus parking lot (put a “Dune Savers” note on the windshield). Bring your gloves, water and closed-toed shows.
To learn more about how to join, email DuneSaversTI@gmail.com.
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 We are entering the peak of hurricane season. Don't be caught off guard. Get storm ready. Visit MyTreasureIsland.com/StormReady for all the information you need.
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 For helpful information, download the "Treasure Island Collects" mobile app. The free application will allow you to:
- Sign up for waste and recycling collection reminders via email, text message, or smart device notification
- Receive notifications about schedule changes and other important reminders
- Print your collection calendar
- Use the waste wizard to determine how to recycle or dispose of various items such as paint, batteries, etc. This tool also lets you know which items can be recycled in your recycling cart at home!
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