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News From the City of Treasure Island • May 28, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Join us this evening, May 28, for the City of Treasure Island Hurricane Expo.
After a challenging 2024 hurricane season, now is the time to get prepared—and Treasure Island is here to help. With hurricane season running from June 1 through November 30, being informed and ready is more important than ever.
The Treasure Island Hurricane Expo:
Today, May 28
6–8 p.m.
City Hall, 5th Floor | 10451 Gulf Blvd
This free, family-friendly event will feature a special presentation from Mike Clay, Chief Meteorologist at Spectrum Bay News 9 who will share expert insights on what we can expect this hurricane season.
You'll also hear from city and county staff about:
- Evacuation procedures
- Storm response plans
- How to prepare your home or business before a storm hits
Plus, those attending can get:
- Flood insurance info
- Safety and survival tips
- Red Cross resources
- Hurricane prep guides and more!
Visit mytreasureisland.com/stormready to:
- Sign up for Alert Pinellas
- Check your evacuation zone
- Hurricane prep resources
Those attending can park for free in the City Hall parking lot or along Park Place
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 The city of Treasure Island has several board vacancies that need to be filled. Be a voice in your community by applying for one of these board openings.
Code Enforcement Board
Upcoming vacancies available August 2025
Code Enforcement Board
- At-Large Member
- Alternate Member
Planning & Zoning Board/LPA
LIFT Board of Directors
CLICK HERE to apply.
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Stormwater Stewardship Month Continues. This week, we're diving deeper into everyday pollutants that can harm our waterways — and how YOU can be part of the solution right here in Treasure Island. This week we are focusing on fertilizers.
Fertilizers: Summer spray washes away. When it rains, excess fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides are swept into storm drains and directly into our waterways — fueling algal blooms, fish kills, and foul water.
Reminder: The Pinellas County Fertilizer Ban is in effect June 1–Sept 30.
- No nitrogen or phosphorous on lawns or landscapes
- No fertilizing before heavy rain or during severe weather advisories
- Look for products labeled “summer-safe” or “no N + P”
Learn more about Pinellas County’s Fertilizer Ordinance here: https://pinellas.gov/pinellas-county-fertilizer-ordinance/
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 About Stormwater Stewardship Month
This month-long campaign is dedicated to educating residents and visitors about stormwater runoff, common sources of pollution, and what we can all do to help. Organized by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC), in collaboration with local governments, partner organizations, and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF IFAS), the campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of stormwater management and our collective role in protecting the environment.
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 Treasure Island wants to hear from you! Treasure Island residents — take a minute to fill out our quick six-question survey about last year’s hurricane season. Share your thoughts, ideas, concerns, or anything else that’s on your mind.
Your feedback helps us improve our community's preparation. Thanks for being part of the effort to keep Treasure Island storm-ready!
CLICK HERE to take the survey
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 The Sanding Ovations Masters Cup is making its much-anticipated return this fall, promising to be bigger and better! After last year’s cancellation due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, the beach is back and ready to show off what it does best: sand, sun, and awe-inspiring art.
This year’s festival will run from November 20 to 23, with an encore weekend happening November 29 and 30. Admission is free, making this event even more exciting.
The theme will be “The Gallery of Sand,” a celebration of creativity inspired by the art and color you’d find in museums, murals, and galleries across Tampa Bay. But instead of hanging on walls, these masterpieces are built right into the beach. Crafted by world-renowned sculptors, the sand creations at Sanding Ovations are a 3D gallery of art.
“The theme enables us to highlight the quality of sand sculptors that Sanding Ovations brings in worldwide. These artists are world champion sculptors who create sand sculptures worthy of being in any gallery,” said Sanding Ovations founder Dan Doubleday.
Sanding Ovations is Treasure Island’s signature event and a big reason the city remains one of the most popular beach destinations in the country. The festival brings together jaw-dropping sand art, six days of live music, lots of great food, local vendors, a colorful kite festival, and one of the most impressive fireworks displays of the year. It’s a mix of beach vibes and international flair, drawing artists and visitors worldwide to celebrate what makes Treasure Island such a unique and vibrant place.
This year’s event will include some exciting new additions as the city continues its journey of rebuilding and recovery. While we’re keeping the specifics under wraps for now, we can assure you that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
For updates, sponsorship opportunities, and everything related to Sanding Ovations, visit SandingOvationsMastersCup.com. Also, follow the City of Treasure Island’s social media and Sanding Ovations’ social media pages.
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 Treasure Island friends and visitors — Florida's Sea Turtle Nesting Season runs May 1 through October 31. Endangered sea turtles return to our beaches to lay their eggs during this special time.
Help protect sea turtles by doing your part.:
- Keep beaches clean: Remove chairs, umbrellas, and trash at the end of the day.
- Lights out at night: Avoid bright lights on the beach after dark. Artificial lighting can confuse hatchlings trying to find the ocean.
- Respect marked nests: If you see roped-off areas on the beach, please keep your distance.
- Fill in holes and flatten sandcastles: These obstacles can trap nesting turtles and hatchlings.
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