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IN THE NEWS: LINKS TO TREASURE ISLAND STORIES
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Residents seek writ of mandamus
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Judge softens order in Caddy's off-site parking battle
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island, St. Petersburg in standoff over $300K water refund
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Sand sharing deal moves forward
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island expands drinking hours
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Judge's ruling threatens off-site parking for Caddy's
Sunday, August 22 , 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Pinellas County approves 3am closing time for bars
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island officials decline to fund signal for dangerous intersection
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

$5.2 million beach renourishment in Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach begins Aug. 2
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island, Madeira Beach tell county 3am closing time is okay
Sunday, July 11, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island church seeks status change
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Consent agenda raises concern
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island gets new power line
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Isle of Palms honored
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Police: Treasure Island man was DUI when he hit two pedestrians
Monday, April 26 , 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Sunset Beach parking rules debut with five tows
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

New Sunset Beach parking regulations in effect
Friday, April 16, 2010 - City of Treasure Island News Release

Spending cuts help Treasure Island add $881,000 to cash balance
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

After spring break crush, lull comes to Sunset Beach
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Sunset Beach parking violators to risk a ticket and a tow
Sunday, March 21, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island braces for spring break crowds as parking issues loom
Sunday, March 7 , 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Crack down on spring break crime
Sunday, March 7, 2010 - Fox 13

Surveillance cameras now watching over Sunset Beach
Monday, March 1, 2010 - Bay News 9

Spring Break, with no breaks from the law
Monday, March 1, 2010 - Fox 13

New beach access signage planned
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Federal court reverses Treasure Island's ban on short term drug treatment centers
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island parking debate centers on Caddy's
Sunday, February 21, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Fired Gulf Beaches library director gets $55,000
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Police to use surveillance cameras at Sunset Beach for spring break
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Residents revive Caddy's lawsuit
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Pinellas plans soft roll-out of fertilizer ban
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island looks at options for decaying beach wall
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

City looks at wading into development regulations
Sunday, January 24, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island expected to expand beach raking
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

Plaintiffs in lawsuit switch attorneys
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island commission to take on war over beach raking
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - St. Petersburg Times

2009

Residents drop city as defendant
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Sixteen residents sue Caddy's, Treasure Island
Sunday, December 20, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island tries to calm hoteliers sick of weeds, rats
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Sunset Beach residents sue Treasure Island, Caddy's
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island considers beach upgrades
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island will renew city vision plan
Sunday, December 6, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Pass-Grille mellows as Sunset Beach parties on: Blame it on the alcohol
Sunday, November 29, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island may buy Caddy's
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Talented sculptors hit the beach
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island man is Michaelangelo of sand
Sunday, November 15, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island expected to authorize special charter review committee
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Burying utility lines on Gulf Boulevard on
Treasure Island's wish list

Sunday, October 25, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island tackles parking
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Petition aims to ban daytime tippling on Sunset Beach
Sunday, October 11, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Woman seriously injured in fall from balcony at Treasure Island hotel
Thursday, October 8, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Proposed contract for beaches co-op library much like the old one
Sunday, August 23, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island has sober talk about alcohol-fueled shenanigans
Sunday, August 9, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island will seek Sunset Beach solutions at special meeting
Wednesday, August 6, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Even with higher tax rate, Treasure Island braces for cutbacks and wage freezes
Sunday, July 26, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island may replace bridges
Tuesday, July 28 , 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island seeks traffic signals at two Gulf Boulevard crossings
Sunday, July 19, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island police respond to rowdy beach behavior
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Residents sound off on bad beach behavior
Sunday, July 12, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Cops crack down on drinking beach goers
Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 10 Connects

TI beach crackdown
Saturday, July 11, 2009 - Fox 13 Tampa

Local music producer buys bankrupt Treasure Island Tennis & Yacht Club
Friday, July 10, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island eyes banning beer kegs on Sunset Beach
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island plans to install parking pay stations at beach access park
Wednesday, July 1 , 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

To resolve dispute between Treasure Island and St. Petersburg, a judge will decide the cost of sewage
Sunday, June 28, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

No more free beach parking
Friday, June 26, 2009 - Fox 13 Tampa

Treasure Island plans to ban boats anchoring close to swimmers on Sunset beach
Sunday, June 21, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

One hole in one deserves another - within a minute
Sunday, June 14, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Residents protest swim zone
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Mystery solved: Missing Treasure Island swimmer was never missing
Monday, June 8, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island Police investigating murder-suicide
Thursday, May 21, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

3 charged with human trafficking in forced prostitution case
Monday, May 11, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Vacationer returns to Treasure Island one year after pelican injures her
Sunday, May 10, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Caddy's: Fun in the sun, if you can find a parking space
Friday, April 24, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Police say man likely drowned off Treasure Island
Friday, April 24, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Commission withdraws booze ban
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - WTVT

Treasure Island alcohol vote
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - WFLA

City Council bashes alcohol ban on Sunset Beach
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 10connects.com

Sunset Beach alcohol ban proposal withdrawn
Friday, March 27, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Emergency ordinance would ban alcohol on Sunset Beach
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - Tampa Tribune

Sunset Beach booze ban proposed
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - abcactionnews.com

Treasure Island to look at alcohol ban for spring break
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - baynews9.com

Should alcohol be banned on Sunset Beach?
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 10connects.com

Huge crowds expected for debate on Sunset Beach alcohol ban
Thursday, March 26, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island considers alcohol ban on Sunset Beach
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Police investigate auto burglaries
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island woman recieves honor from Crist
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Maloof ends 19-year public career
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island considers alcohol ban
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Bush visit to Treasure Island goes well
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Residents turn out for trail meeting in Treasure Island
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Larry Hoffman was captain of the ship in every part of his life
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Where are the ramps?
Sunday, March 1, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island crafts rules on DIY car repairs
Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island addresses home auto repairs
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island icon Bucky the Pirate back on display
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island eyes beach trail
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - Beach Beacon

Spirit of owner lives on at Ricky T's
Monday, January 5 , 2009 - Barrier Island Gazette

Some beach cities prepare for March elections; some don't need to
Sunday, January 4, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

2008

Boat runs aground near John's Pass
Monday, December 29, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island beach raking program debated
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island holds banks responsible for upkeep of foreclosure properties
Sunday, December 21, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Mediation with cabana vendor and St. Petersburg fails
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Sunset Beach benches are gone, but why?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

City tables Sunset Beach parking issue
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Open Air Market kicks off second season
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Threat of lawsuits loom as library moves ahead
uesday, December 9, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Gulf Beaches library faces second lawsuit threat
Sunday, December 7, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island rejoins library cooperative
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Residents allowed back in after TI condo fire
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island developers want higher density ruling
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Silverboard pitches new hotel project
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Board fires director of Gulf Beaches Public Library
Sunday, November 9, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island tennis, yacht club files bankruptcy
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island considers Mardi Gras event
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Sunset Beach parking ordinance dies
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Police seek leads in home burglary
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island abandons plan to restrict Sunset Beach parking
Sunday, October 26, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island favors library reimbursement
Sunday, October 26, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Bay awarded grant
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Gulf Beaches Library discovers additional funds
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island juvenile surrenders to cops
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island beachgoer's worst burn may be tickets
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Library outcry fails to move Treasure Island commission
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island mayor pitched interests of beach community
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Former Treasure Island mayor found dead in pool
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island may pay half the cost of library cards
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Counterfeit bills discovered in Treasure Island
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Whose beach is it really?
Sunday, October 1, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Beaches library to cost Treasure Island residents $100 a year
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

A little detective work reunites dog, owner
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Asked to cut its budget, Gulf Beaches Library says 'how?'
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island to stop funding library
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

No hush among library backers in Treasure Island
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Plan to ban some parking on Sunset Beach raises problems
Sunday, September 14, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Beach library pushes Treasure Island to restore funding cut
Sunday, September 14, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island icon never bored with his boards
Friday, September 12, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island excludes money for library
Sunday, September 7, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

BIG-C debates offshore oil drilling
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - Beach Beacon

TI moves forward on Sunset Beach parking
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island's $3-million eco-friendly home
Monday, September 1, 2008 - Barrier Island Gazette

Publix opens multi-level store in Treasure Island
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island may crack down on parking
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

TI decision may threaten library
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island passes two tax increases for 2008-09 budget
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Art Guild celebrates 50th anniversary
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - Beach Beacon

New Publix supermarket set to open
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island looks at $100 library cards
Sunday, August 24, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island proposes swim zone extension
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Noisy boaters create ripples of discontent among Treasure Island residents
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island scrambles to counter "perfect storm"
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Publix fits in Treasure Island with two-story design
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Swim zone tempest to be settled August 19
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island tables swim zone ordinance
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Sun, Sand & Swing called a success
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Sunset Beach parking ordinance discussed
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - Beach Beacon

$380,000 could go to enhance Treasure Island's beach trail
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Blind Pass boat speeds have two towns at odds
Sunday, May 25, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

TI traffic study left in the dark; Redevelopment moves ahead
Wednesday, May 15 , 2008 - Barrier Islands Gazette

Treasure Island cleans up well
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Despite city's logo, Treasure Island is short on swashbucklers
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Treasure Island hits snag on downtown redevelopment
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island commissioner proposes festival
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Mayor sees difficult time for TI
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Barrier Islands Gazette

TI redevelopment hinges on special meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Barrier Islands Gazette

Additional funds in question for downtown Treasure Island
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island eyes Sunset Beach parking decals
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Historical Society seeking artifacts, permanent home
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Sunset Beach residents feel trapped by weekenders
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island considers video streaming of meetings
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Feelings mixed over plans for downtown Treasure Island
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Two dead in Treasure Island Causeway accident
Sunday, February 10, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

104th Avenue water main breaks
Monday, February 4, 2008 - WTSP

Fishing boat sinks near Treasure Island
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times

Bobby the bird still on the loose
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Scrap metal sculptor specializes in "peace fish"
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Officials eye underground utility lines
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Fuel spill keeps Coast Guard busy in John's Pass
Monday, January 14, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Opening of Treasure Island Publix delayed until August
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 - Beach Beacon

FWC says euthanized whale suffered from chronic disease
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island may replace palms
Wednesday, January 2, 2008 - Beach Beacon

2007

Treasure Island commissioners make plans for 5K race
Wednesday, December 26 , 2007 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island may allow temporary housing
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island opposed to board residency rules
Tuesday, December 11 , 2007 - Beach Beacon

Don's Dock expands across channel to Treasure Island
Wednesday, December 5 , 2007 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island’s new bridge gets high ranking
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - Beach Beacon

Treasure Island's proposed parking fees get cool reception
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - Beach Beacon

 


   

 

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