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News From the City of Treasure Island • July 2, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Celebrate America by painting the night sky over Treasure Island Beach with a splash of color.
The celebration will take place on Friday, July 4 (with a rain date of July 5), starting around 9 p.m. The best viewing areas will be near the Gulf Front Park area of the beach, located at 10400 Gulf Blvd. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show.
Just a friendly reminder to leave the fireworks to the pros. The Treasure Island Police Department will be around, making sure everyone's safe and sound. They'll be enforcing city laws to keep fireworks off the beach, including the Leave No Trace policy, no open flames on the beach, and coastal lighting standards. And don't worry if you're new around here, our Beach Ambassadors will be there to guide you. So, let's keep the fireworks off the beach.
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 Pinellas County will host three public meetings to share information on the upcoming beach nourishment projects as well as the future of beach nourishment in the county. Meetings will be held at the following locations:
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July 9: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Treasure Island City Hall 10451 Gulf Blvd.
- July 16: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Online: Register at Pinellas.gov/signforsand
- Aug. 6, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Belleair Beach, 444 Causeway Blvd.
Beach nourishment information:
Pinellas County will undertake a one-time emergency beach nourishment project that will partially restore protection of coastal communities and infrastructure by replacing a significant amount of the sand lost to last year’s hurricanes, the County Commission decided Tuesday.
After years of unsuccessful attempts to resolve policy disagreements with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the County Commission approved Pinellas County Public Works effort to design, permit and complete this project using County funds.
The $125.7 million project will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. Previous projects benefitted from a 65 percent federal cost-share through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but without easements from all property owners, the County is no longer eligible for federal funding. The County and municipal partners have conducted extensive public outreach concerning the importance of acquiring easements to provide for a contiguous nourishment project, which would offer the greatest protection.
County Public Works staff have worked tirelessly to earn approval for emergency construction permits from State and Federal environmental regulators since hurricanes damaged the beaches last year. This county-funded project will put sand on Sand Key (Clearwater Beach to Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach to North Redington Beach), Treasure Island and Upham Beach starting later this year. A timeline and other details will be shared in upcoming public meetings and on https://pinellas.gov/signforsand.
County staff created a temporary construction easement that was less restrictive than the language required by the Army Corps to complete this project, but many residents along the beach were still unwilling to sign the modified easement. As a result, the project will leave gaps where sand will not be placed or will be placed only seaward of the Erosion Control Line (ECL), particularly on Sand Key, where property owners could not be located or chose not to sign construction easements. Easements are still being accepted, and additional properties may still be added to the project, depending on the stage of surveying. Interested parties contact the County through signforsand@pinellas.gov. If construction has already occurred past a property owner who has not signed, then it will be too late for that property owner to sign an easement to get sand for this upcoming project. Properties without easements will see a higher beach from the Erosion Control Line west into the gulf. In many instances, this will leave a lower elevation in the area for which easements were not provided.
Beach nourishment is expensive and is required at least every six years or more frequently due to storms, but it is necessary to protect coastal infrastructure. While the County was able to draw funding from the tourist development tax for this project, projects of this magnitude will require other funding sources in the future. County staff and Commissioners will continue to work with the USACE and local residents to find an agreeable solution, which will likely need to include some form of easement agreement with property owners.
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 The forecast shows a potential for heavy rainfall later this week, and the City of Treasure Island has been taking proactive steps to prepare.
This week, the city’s Public Works crews have been clearing storm drains and catch basins. They began that work earlier this week.
Today, July 2, crews focused on areas prone to backups—like Paradise Island and Capri Circle South—to ensure they are clear and prepared for the rain. Thank you to everyone who sent in reports and helped us stay ahead of the storm.
Crews will keep working throughout the week to ensure all areas are cleared. You can help by making sure gutters and drainage areas around your home stay clean and free of debris.
If you see a storm drain that needs to be cleared, report it to the city by emailing PublicWorks@mytreasureisland.org.
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 Pinellas County Mosquito Control is reaching out to all residents in Treasure Island with information on how to protect themselves from mosquitoes this summer, as well as guidance on how to discourage mosquito breeding on their property.
The best way to prevent mosquito breeding and protect yourself from mosquitoes is to follow the 3 D’s:
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Dump, cover, or treat any standing water around your property. Mosquitoes only need a quarter of an inch of water to reproduce!
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Defend using an insect repellent with a CDC-recommended ingredient, such as DEET, IR3535, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
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Dress in light-colored, long-sleeved clothing with closed-toe shoes.
If residents are experiencing a mosquito issue, know that Pinellas County Mosquito Control provides mosquito treatment and prevention services to the entire county, including the City of Treasure Island.
These services include surveillance of mosquito-borne illnesses and mosquito populations throughout the county, free outreach and education services to all ages, free service requests, and more. You can read more about our operations and services by visiting our website at https://pinellas.gov/mosquito-control/.
Our website also has additional resource pages, our contact information, and a newly added Public Treatment Map where residents can see planned and recently completed overnight truck and daytime helicopter missions.
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 Hey neighbors — we know things are a little backed up right now. We’re getting a lot of code complaints, so response times are running longer than usual. But the city‘s code compliance team is still on it and working toward getting things resolved quickly.
Noticed a pool in your neighborhood that’s looking more like a swamp? Pools with green or stagnant water can become mosquito breeding grounds, and nobody wants that! The city’s code compliance team is keeping an eye out for these issues, but your is help needed spotting them.
If you see a neglected pool, let us know! We have to see it for ourselves before we can take any action, so reporting it makes a big difference.
You can fill out a quick Code Compliance Complaint Form here.
Once you’ve filled it out, send it to codes@mytreasureisland.org or give us a call at (727) 547-4575 ext. 230.
You can also request mosquito control help from the county by calling 727-464-7503 or emailing mosquitocontrol@pinellas.gov.
Thanks for helping us keep the neighborhood safe and mosquito-free!
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 The Community Development Department has updated their Permit Applications and Permit Checklists to make the permitting process easier and more efficient by reflecting recent code changes. These enhancements aim to reduce confusion, streamline processing, and ensure your projects progress more smoothly.
Please use the updated forms for all new submissions. You can access those forms here.
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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 learn more and appy.
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 Get ready to have some fun! The Pinellas County Professional Firefighters Local 4966 is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament fundraiser. Join us at Pickle and Pint, located at 13200 South Belcher Road in Largo, on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your paddles and get ready to play!
Whether you’re participating as a team or as a solo player, we would love to have you with us. Registration is only $60, and you’ll receive a free t-shirt as a bonus. However, space is limited to 48 teams, and the tournament will follow a bracket-style format. We have divisions available for skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 4+, so there’s a place for everyone.
That’s not all! We’ll also be hosting a 50/50 raffle and other exciting activities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase to keep you energized throughout the day.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Interested in showing some support from your company? We have sponsorship opportunities available. Just send us an email at 4966DVP1@gmail.com.
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 Skip the fertilizer from June 1 to September 30 to keep fertilizers out of our waterways. Fertilizers that enter storm drains flow directly into our waterways, and if left untreated, they will contaminate our lakes, ponds, and streams. The sale and use of lawn and landscape fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus are prohibited during this period.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Items Approved:
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City Truck Repairs: Approved vendors for Public Works vehicles and equipment repairs.
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Pump Station Project: Contract approved for design and permitting.
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New Business:
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Donation for July 4th: Red Mountain Builders donated a dumpster to help with beach cleanup. Approved 5/0 vote
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Impact Fees Ordinance: Tabled for further discussion. 3/2 vote (Vazquez and Doctor voted no)
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Police Truck Sale: Truck seized in drug trafficking bust being sold to the Parks and Recreation Department for city use. 5/0 vote
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Economic Grant: Approved applying for a federal grant to support economic revitalization; city will provide a 20% match (up to $30K). 5/0 vote
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Temporary Permitting Staff: Approved hiring six temporary employees for up to 12 weeks ($158,000). 5/0 vote
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Parking Fees: No action has been taken yet—legal review is requested for future ordinance.
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Terrain Modification Manual: Attempt to eliminate Special Projects Manager failed (Vasquez, Doctor and Dickey voted no). The commission asked staff to solicit outside input on simplifying the manual and its associated costs. 5/0 vote
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Solid Waste Outsourcing: Commission agreed to explore options and bring back a contract for final approval. 5/0 vote
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Severance Agreement: Approved for Charles Anderson. 5/0 vote
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July 7
Special City Commission Meeting & Workshop
The speical workshop immediately follows the meeting
5 p.m. | Commission Chambers
July 8
Special City Commission Meeting
9 a.m.
This meeting will take place at the St. Petersburg College Epicenter Campus, located at 13805 58th Street North. This is a strategic planning meeting being conducted by Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College. This meeting will not be broadcast live or recorded.
July 15
City Commission Meeting & Workshop
The workshop immediately follows the regular meeting
6 p.m. | Commission Chambers
Meetings are streamed live online at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings, on Facebook Live, facebook.com/cityoftreasureisland, and YouTube, YouTube.com/@cityoftreasureisland
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