COMMUNITY PARTNER Stay connected to All Things Good in the Burg by subscribing today Since I Love the Burg launched in May of 2009 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More one of the hardest hit areas by hurricanes Helene and Milton last year will host a Hurricane Expo later this month Spectrum Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay will have a special presentation at the event providing insights about what to expect during hurricane season.  City and county staff will discuss storm response plans and how residents and businesses can prepare before a storm approaches Attendees will receive critical safety and survival tips The expo will take place May 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall, located at 10451 Gulf Blvd Residents are encouraged to visit mytreasureisland.com/stormready to sign up for Alert Pinellas, check their evacuation zone and gather storm preparation resources. You can also use our Spectrum Bay News 9 Storm Season page for supply kit suggestions Hurricane season starts on June 1 and ends on Nov A non-profit, public benefit agency dedicated to the economic development of former Naval Station Treasure Island. Contract with Treasure Island Community Development (TICD)Find open bid opportunities or sign up to get notified for future TICD contracting opportunities.Ferry service and Clipper Cove public benefit agency dedicated to the economic development of former Naval Station Treasure Island and is vested with the rights to administer on-Island Tidelands Trust property TIDA is also responsible for supporting the City and County of San Francisco's delivery of municipal services to Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands 16,000-seat Treasure Island Amphitheater to host "Weird Al," Incubus and more this summer 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasure Island Resort & Casino is turning up the volume this summer with a show-stopping concert series that promises unforgettable nights under the stars From nostalgic '80s throwbacks to rock legends and genre-bending collaborations the 2025 Summer Concert Series at the Treasure Island Amphitheater brings together a lineup as ready for fun as the fans who flock to see it today Treasure Island announced Halestorm and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling will rock The Island in a high-energy finale that blends hard rock and theatrical showmanship will bring the nEVEREST Tour to the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Friday September 26.Tickets will go on sale Friday May 2 at 10am and are available at TICasino.com "Summer at The Island is all about celebrating great music and even better memories," said Treasure Island Resort & Casino Entertainment Manager Paul Dockendorf there's something in this year's lineup for everyone." The season kicks off with the I Want My 80s Tour featuring Rick Springfield and friends in a high-energy blast from the past Then comes the always unpredictable "Weird Al" Yankovic whose Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour will feature special guest Puddles Pity Party in an offbeat night of musical comedy and theatrical flair Alternative rock fans will get their fix when Incubus takes the stage joined by indie rockers Manchester Orchestra Rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Marshall Tucker Band will bring the thunder with their Roll On Down The Highway 2025 Tour joined by Jefferson Starship for a triple bill of classic anthems Music by the Mississippi returns as a two-day celebration of Americana This year's festival will showcase Shane Smith & The Saints offering fans a laid-back but electrifying weekend of outdoor music Country fans will be treated to a double dose of '90s icons when Travis Tritt and Trace Adkins share the stage for one powerhouse performance Reserved seating is available for all shows. Select concerts also offer general admission "berm" seating and access to the Michelob ULTRA Zone, a premium experience featuring private bars, restrooms and elevated viewing areas. Tickets are available now at TIcasino.com 2025 Treasure Island Summer Concert Series Full Lineup: "Our summer concert series has become a highlight for guests and artists alike," Dockendorf added "We're proud to continue offering these one-of-a-kind experiences right here in southern Minnesota For more information and to purchase tickets for these events, visit TIcasino.com About Treasure Island Resort & CasinoThe Prairie Island Indian Community owns and operates Treasure Island Resort & Casino Mount Frontenac Golf Course and Dakota Station Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the only casino in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River The property features more than 1,800 slot a poker room and a 500-seat high-stakes bingo hall Treasure Island's 788-room hotel is the second-largest hotel in Minnesota Additional amenities include The Lagoon indoor water park including fine dining at Tado Steakhouse; a 16,000-seat outdoor amphitheater a 2,800-seat indoor event and convention center a 95-site RV park and a 100-passenger yacht Treasure Island is a proud supporter of local businesses and has continually made a positive impact on the community Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community together have contributed $25 million to hundreds of nonprofit and civic organizations throughout the region Along with being a consistent contributor to the local economy Treasure Island is the largest employer in Goodhue County For more information about Treasure Island Resort & Casino, visit TIcasino.com.  CONTACT:Aaron Seehusen[email protected]651-385-2733 SOURCE Treasure Island Resort & Casino There's always something exciting happening at Treasure Island Resort & Casino "something exciting" is an understatement Music by the Mississippi is returning to Treasure Island Resort & Casino for a second year with huge acts a second day added and more fun for a good .. Gambling & Casinos Travel Entertainment Music Do not sell or share my personal information: along with Treasure Island Resort & Casino announced a watch party for Game 2 of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights will take place in Parlay at Treasure Island Resort & Casino on Tuesday Fans in attendance will receive a commemorative 2025 Minnesota Wild playoff rally towel drink specials and a guest appearance from Wild mascot There will also be giveaways for fans with the grand prize being a trip for two people to attend a potential Game 5 of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Las Vegas on April 24 with flight and hotel accommodations Treasure Island Resort & Casino is offering Wild fans a special playoff hotel rate that can be found here, using the promo code MNWILD. Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the exclusive casino partner of the Wild. 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Learn more the thunderbird beach resort prior to hurricane milton’s arrival | Thunderbird Beach Resort The iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort a Treasure Island landmark for the past 68 years is set to be completely demolished and rebuilt after sustaining catastrophic damage caused by last year’s back-to-back hurricanes was among many properties hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton which left behind piles of debris and over 80% of extensive structural damage forcing the immediate closure of the beloved beachfront destination In a social media post on April 10th “After extensive evaluations and much deliberation we were left with no choice but to move forward with a full redevelopment of the hotel “We are committed to rebuilding the Thunderbird Beach Resort with the same heart and charm that guests have come to love—while enhancing the property to be more resilient to the challenges posed by severe weather The resort’s iconic name and neon signage will remain and our redesigned beachfront resort will continue to offer direct beach access and the welcoming atmosphere that has defined the Thunderbird for decades.” the post continued “Our new plans reflect a thoughtful balance of preservation and progress While the structure and layout will evolve the spirit of the Thunderbird will live on We look forward to sharing updates throughout this journey and can’t wait to welcome you back once the new Thunderbird Beach Resort is ready.” The 106-room Thunderbird Beach Resort is located at 10700 Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island | Google Maps Originally built in 1957 as the 64-unit Thunderbird Motel at a cost of $750,000 the resort has long been a staple of the area Preliminary plans filed with the City of Treasure Island and the Southwest Florida Water Management District propose demolishing the entire property—including several two- and three-story buildings—and constructing a new four-story resort with a redesigned layout These plans are still pending approval and permits While the resort’s appearance will change dramatically both the Thunderbird name and its historic neon signage will remain The property will also retain its 310 feet of linear beachfront and direct access to the beach A site plan reveals a single U-shaped building rising to 48 feet that will house all 106 hotel rooms—the same number as before A new 2,400-square-foot pool will anchor the central courtyard which will also feature cabanas and a poolside bar serving food and drinks The new resort will not include guest rooms on the ground level the first floor will offer 126 surface parking spaces beneath the structure along with a 1,750-square-foot lobby and office space The second and third floors will each have 38 guest rooms while the fourth floor will include 30 rooms The resort was purchased in 2021 by Avi and Gilad Ovaknin under the entity Thunderbird TI Holdings LLC for $25.5 million The Ovaknins also operate Surf Style Retail Management which runs more than 60 surf shops across Florida including several along the Pinellas County beaches The redesign is being led by Clearwater-based Plisko Architecture and engineering firm Clymer Farner Barley Inc Want to be the first to know what’s coming soon to the Sunshine City Sign up to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Contact - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy© 2024 St The renderings reveal vision for state-of-the-art facility and are an important next step moving the Club closer to groundbreaking later this year  SAN FRANCISCO (March 5, 2025) – Bay FC the professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today Olson Kundig – an award-winning architectural and interior design firm – as the architect of record for the Bay FC Training Facility located on Treasure Island The world-class training facility offers iconic 360-degree views—from San Francisco’s Financial District to the Golden Gate Bridge Bay FC’s new home is designed to empower athletes and create opportunities for community and youth connections marking the next step in the team becoming a global sports franchise the team needs its own home and dedicated facility Tom Kundig and the Olson Kundig team understand our priority of player-centricity and also designed an inspirational and stunning space which reflects a sense of home for our players and staff,” said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart “Olson Kundig are true innovators and are helping us future proof the facility and create something uniquely designed for our athletes that will nurture the whole person and unlock maximum potential The facility will have state-of-the-art training and recovery amenities combined with resources designed to support our athletes off the pitch that will allow us to build a unique culture and high-performing team.”   Led by Olson Kundig design principals Tom Kundig the Bay FC Training Facility combines sports science with a warm residential sensibility to set new standards in innovation and supporting the total health of athletes The architecture incorporates human-scaled proportions well-ventilated environment that enhances performance and fosters a sense of home Locally sourced materials and immersive environmental graphics reinforce this notion of home while reflecting Bay FC’s identity.  “The design of Bay FC Training Facility reflects California’s climate and cultural history grounding it as both a symbolic and literal center of the Bay,” said Kundig The design acknowledges the complexity of that commitment—to the sport and the place that supports them both.”  The facility features clear circulation pathways and a balance of private and communal spaces—from three training fields to dedicated recovery areas—ensuring seamless transitions between training the facility will invest in top-of-the-line resources to support athletes’ long-term success Embracing its position within San Francisco Bay FC Training Facility will integrate seamlessly into Treasure Island’s sports and recreational landscape In collaboration with the City of San Francisco and the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) the training center’s design will complement existing and planned amenities while fostering meaningful public engagement.   Bay FC Training Facility is expected to open in advance of the 2027 NWSL season.   About Olson Kundig Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice whose work includes private and multi-family residential commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities) the firm and its team of over 350 work with clients around the world More information at olsonkundig.com.   Email Sign Up Tickets Schedule Community Supporters Sponsorships Shop Bay FC About Bay FC Roster Football Operations News PayPal Park MediA Information Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy Terms of Service NWSL Thanks for your message. A member of our team will respond to your message in the next 2-3 business days. Want to learn more about Bay FC? Check out opportunities to get season and premium tickets, order merch, or enjoy free stickers and digital assets After back-to-back hurricanes wreaked havoc across the greater Tampa Bay region last year a Treasure Island iconic landmark is starting from scratch to rebuild and reopen The Thunderbird Beach Resort announced on social media on Thursday that over 80% of the building sustained substantial damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton This has left them no choice but to fully redevelop the hotel we are heartbroken by the loss," wrote owners Avi and Gilad Ovaknin "But we are also incredibly optimistic and energized by what's to come." The resort has been a beloved Treasure Island landmark for 68 years but it was forced to shutter its doors when hurricanes Helene and Milton barreled through the area within two weeks of each other last fall The business said its vision has always been to create a premier travel destination where new memories can be made while still honoring generations of families who've called the Thunderbird their home away from home According to preliminary development plans initially reported by St. Pete Rising Plans provided to WUSF by Treasure Island show that there will be no guest rooms on the first floor with 126 spaces as well as a pool in a middle courtyard with cabanas with 38 rooms on the second and third floors and 30 rooms on the fourth The fourth floor also shows there will be meeting rooms a gym and even a balcony and sun deck overlooking the pool The plans also show that the outside of the building will have a glass railing system and painted stucco The resort said that the iconic name and neon signage that make the Thunderbird stand out will remain The redesigned resort will also continue to offer direct beach access and have the same "welcoming atmosphere that has defined the Thunderbird for decades." The company said it is committed to rebuilding the resort to have the same "heart soul and charm that guests have come to love." It also mentioned enhancing the property so it can be more resilient to hurricanes and other severe weather "Our new plans reflect a thoughtful balance of preservation and progress," the owners wrote "While the structure and layout will evolve We look forward to sharing updates throughout this journey and can't wait to welcome you back once the new Thunderbird Beach Resort is ready." The gallery below shows preliminary plans for the resort founding partner of CMG Landscape Architecture: “We can look to Treasure Island as a model of how we design neighborhoods that are sustainable walkable and ecologically healthy for the future.” Construction is underway for a spectacular waterfront park on Treasure Island where nearly 212 acres will be dedicated to public open space While some housing has been built and more is rising on Treasure Island there’s another major construction effort underway — the creation of a waterfront park that will be a key part of hundreds of acres of new parklands emerging at the former U.S the public open space on Treasure Island will cover about 212 acres of the 400-acre island with neighborhood parks whose firm is the landscape architecture lead on the island redesign we can look to Treasure Island as a model of how we design neighborhoods that are sustainable walkable and ecologically healthy for the future,” Conger said Currently under construction is Cityside Park — a 300-foot-wide linear park by the ferry landing with a waterfront promenade The site affords sweeping views of San Francisco Mount Tamalpais and other parts of the Bay Area The park, scheduled to open this summer, will include an amphitheater-shaped lawn with a stage for events, along with plazas, native habitats, picnic areas and a beach. It spreads out immediately in front of the recently completed 22-story Isle House apartment building that is now leasing units Plans call for the waterfront path to eventually wrap around the entire island the north end of which is slated to be a nearly 90-acre rustic ecological area filled with native plants much of the northern area could become valuable intertidal wetlands a type of habitat beneficial to the health of the bay but much of which has been lost to human development or is threatened by future inundation where plant colonies have been painstakingly established using plant stock from the island the overall landscaping efforts will result in a rich natural environment a senior biodiversity specialist with The City’s Environment Department “It’s not very often that we get an opportunity to have as much of a blank canvas as we have with Treasure Island,” Brastow said it’s going to be an incredibly biodiverse and fantastic wildlife habitat for all kinds of species.” At the cocktail lounge above Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown the menu cycles through drinks based on the lunar planting calendar Those rescued from brink say it helped keep them housed The strike — the fourth since the start of the school year — followed months of fruitless contract negotiations and complaints about longstanding understaffing One added benefit of having so much open space is that the development has expansive stormwater-detention systems that filter runoff through native plants and soils before it goes into the bay Such systems are often crammed into tight spaces in urban settings but on Treasure Island and on Yerba Buena Island they are large enough to provide significant wildlife habitat for creatures such as birds and other pollinators Conger said the fact that Treasure Island is getting so much open space largely has to do with California law that requires land created by bay fill to be used for public purposes To satisfy that requirement after the Navy closed its installation in 1997, the state put land on nearby naturally-occurring Yerba Buena Island — a steep, rocky outcropping — into the public trust. Yerba Buena Island now has multiple parks up to 8,000 units of dense housing — similar to the Isle House apartment building — were approved on the flat expanse of human-made Treasure Island Conger said the amount of parkland is generous for Treasure Island’s anticipated population — roughly 20,000 residents — and the design master plan aims to create something that is both a regional and tourist attraction as well as an amenity for local residents That sentiment was echoed by Kiah McCarley, a senior community development specialist with the Treasure Island Development Authority the city agency steering the development process “We think that this park system will be an amazing amenity not only for Treasure Island residents but for the region as whole,” McCarley said In addition to sports fields and picnic spots there will be bike lanes surrounding and criss-crossing the island that will not be interrupted by vehicular traffic “Eventually you’ll be able to go to all the major parks without ever crossing a road that has cars on it,” he said Conger said that given Treasure Island’s flatness and scenic vistas he hopes it will become a popular biking destination was to make an open-space system that would attract a lot of people for a lot of different reasons so people have a lot of reasons to go back out there numerous times,” he said phoge@sfexaminer.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Ben Pimentel’s new weekly newsletter covering the biggest technology stories in San Francisco Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-edition email Receive occasional local offers from our website and its advertisers Sneak peek of the Examiner real estate section We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account By: Andrew Nelson 5:00 am on March 6 New renderings have been shared for Bay FC’s proposed soccer training facility on Treasure Island. The new fields and central structure will take shape in the island’s center, with views of San Francisco’s skyline across the water for the National Women’s Soccer League team Seattle-based architecture firm Olson Kundig is responsible for the design Bay FC’s Treasure Island Training Facility Bay FC’s Treasure Island Training Facility interior view shared in the project press release that “the design of Bay FC Training Facility reflects California’s climate and cultural history grounding it as both a symbolic and literal center of the Bay.” The project takes inspiration from contemporary luxury residential vernacular incorporating natural materials for indoor and outdoor spaces Central courtyards will punctuate the building like tranquil cloisters wrapped in transparent curtain-wall glass walls The facility will include three soccer fields and a two-story center The structure will be designed for indoor training and recovery amenities to support the athletes and staff Permits filed late last year stated that the structure would include a weight room Bay FC’s Treasure Island Training Facility soccer field the team is collaborating with the City and the Treasure Island Development Authority so that “the training center’s design will complement existing and planned amenities while fostering meaningful public engagement.” with their inaugural season starting in March 2024 The team is the 14th to join the National Women’s Soccer League playing home games at PayPal Park in San Jose The project is expected to finish before the 2027 National Women’s Soccer League season Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews The future of USWNT should have a beautiful facility Why couldn’t they hire a local design firm for this work ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC — The iconic Treasure Island Thunderbird Resort has filed plans to demolish its current building The resort has been a welcome sight on the Island since 1957 Every time Arleene and Greg Lauriano look at the historic Thunderbird Beach Resort "Fun in the sun…just…I can't even explain it They've been staying at the resort since the 90s The Thunderbird Beach Resort is not only a hotel that's been around since 1957 but it's a place people think of when they hear Treasure Island "It's either before or after or at the Thunderbird a lot of great memories," said Scott Pownall who lives near the resort Damage from Hurricane Helene closed the property in September 2024 that was heartbreaking to walk down the sidewalk and see all of that," said Pownall Plans filed with Southwest Florida Management District showed the building would be demolished and stormwater management infrastructure would replace its current spot The plans show the ground level would be reserved for parking spaces The second and third floors would include 38 hotel rooms Greg hopes old building features are incorporated into the new one and decorate the bar with them or something like that The owners of the Thunderbird released the following statement on Thursday "I'm kind of excited because it's going to be new again and they are still going to carry the brand I can't wait to see it," said Greg Lauriano While Greg and Arleene are saying goodbye to over 30 years of memories it's always going to be the Thunderbird," said Lauriano and I feel like that's part of where the system failed" Henry Betsey Jr. is facing charges for marrying three Florida women in three different counties at the same time. Now saying the system that handles marriage licenses kept them in the dark Latest Pinellas County News from ABC Action News Report a typo By News Release | April 23 Gardaland Resort celebrates its 50th anniversary with an epic innovation: Animal Treasure Island a real “adventure island” that also hosts a spectacular underground dark water ride andwhich made its debut today in Italy at Gardaland Park this immersive experience redefines the world of themed attractions offering never-before-seen audience engagement Animal Treasure Island is an Merlin Entertainments Intellectual Property (IP) which was launched in a worldwide exclusive at Gardaland Resort “Gardaland has always been synonymous with innovation and quality entertainment and we are proud that Merlin Entertainments has chosen Gardaland for the world debut of this extraordinary attraction CEO and Vice President of Gardaland Resort “This choice confirms Gardaland Resort’s role as one of the most important parks in the group and one of the prime destinations for entertainment in Europe.” Animal Treasure Island takes visitors on an extraordinary journey through a mysterious island where good and evil collide in a treasure hunt full of twists and turns With an area of 6,000 square metres and over 20 captivating sets the attraction uses cutting-edge technologies to maximise audience engagement A 360-degree binaural sound system with over 250 speakers a bespoke original soundtrack and specially-developed exclusive hardware all ensure an immersive and highly realistic experience The strong point of the attraction is the cast of characters created to establish a strong emotional bond with the audience The first character to make her debut is Captain Nine Lives a young and charismatic adventurer inspired by the stories of her explorer grandfather Driven by curiosity and a desire to discover a hidden treasure she will guide guests through exciting challenges and unexpected alliances in a tale that celebrates courage and determination Captain Nine Lives will embark on her missions along with a colourful crew of explorers: the funny hippo Bubbles the friendly Dax Danger and the mysterious Sparks Luisa Forestali, Head of Marketing at Gardaland,explains:“While retaining their animal characteristics, in the story underlying the experience the characters will display values and behaviours that allow visitors to easily connect with each of them and relate to their personalities becoming a narrative world in which to immerse oneself beyond the boundaries of the Park.” The eternal rivals of the Courageous Crew in the treasure hunt are the Beastly Bandits: a crew of unscrupulous villains This dangerous gang is headed by the unscrupulous Captain Blackbear: stubborn he is ready to do anything to get what he wants Captain Blackbear can count on the support of an unruly crew: the unreliable Rusty who always leaves traces of his scrapes; the lazy Spike; the ruthless Mortalia; and the most fearsome of all who hides in the shadows and spreads terror wherever she goes To strengthen the bond with the narrative universe of Animal Treasure Island Gardaland also offers an exclusive Meet&Greet with the protagonists of Animal Treasure Island Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Captain Nine Lives up close along with the inseparable Bubbles and Dax Danger as well as their fearsome rival Captain Blackbear with his crew to take a souvenir photo and make this experience even more memorable The appointment is scheduled every day at 1 pm and 1:40 pm The creation of Animal Treasure Island required more than a year of work by the Merlin Magic Making team The project is not just a renewal of an existing attraction but instead turns it into a completely new experience with an engaging narrative story and a meticulously designed scenery “Creating an original IP requires extensive research to ensure that every character and narrative element is memorable and engaging” “We have combined advanced technologies with a compelling narrative concept to create an extraordinary world in which visitors can relate and become attached to the protagonists.” The attention to detail is also reflected in the soundtrack with over 25 original musical tracks designed to accompany every moment of the adventure aware of how much Gardaland visitors enjoyed the soundtrack of Wolf Legend (the drop & twist tower inaugurated in June 2024) paid particular attention to the music of Animal Treasure Island Each track has been designed to build a real emotional timeline accompanying guests on a journey that will allow them to experience evocative atmospheres and a crescendo of emotions along the way promises to be one of the most exciting and innovative experiences ever created in Gardaland a perfect tribute to celebrate 50 years of magic Sign up to be alerted when the latest Amusement Today issue is published via our Digital Edition and you’ll also receive the daily EXTRA featuring FREE industry news delivered directly to your email every workday morning by Amusement Today © 1997-2025 Amusement Today — Treasure Island Fire Rescue is the only fire department in Florida that doesn't have a physical headquarters The building shared by the fire and police was severely damaged in Hurricane Helene they've been working out of pods next door to city hall It's where the fire and police chiefs want the city to build a new public safety building Commissioners held a workshop Tuesday to discuss plans for the department's future home but changes to the board since then have led to some questions about the project Fire Chief Trip Barrs says his team has adapted to the pods just like they did to the many changes since Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge into their nearly 70-year-old former building He said in the two weeks between Helene and Milton they were stationed in seven different places some condo owners allowed us to use multiple condos in a building," Barrs said of the locations "It's utterly important that we get a new facility Barrs said talks have revolved around building a 12,000-square-foot combined fire and police facility where the pods are now because we don't have any money set aside at this point for that,” said Doctor Three new commissioners have also been sworn in since then Doctor said the workshop was a chance for them to talk about possible next steps Some of the new lawmakers said they don't want to raise taxes to pay for a new facility There was also talk of building a new fire department while moving police into city hall Barrs said they'll ultimately do whatever the commission authorizes but he thinks a combined fire and police station would best serve residents “The fourth floor is wide open,” Barrs said what we're trying to do is be very efficient with our buildings "It's the most economical to build and located here on Gulf Boulevard next to City Hall it decreases our overall response time by an estimated 38 seconds." Commissioners did give the OK Tuesday for fire and police to move their temporary facilities to a parking lot near their old station the city also still needs information on what insurance and FEMA funds could still be to come LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Station Casinos is partnering with Treasure Island to open its first sportsbook on the Las Vegas Strip The two parties announced their plans to open a new STN Sportsbook on Tuesday inside the resort at The Golden Circle after getting regulatory approval "We couldn’t be more excited to embark on this historic partnership with Station Casinos," Najam Khan executive vice president and general manager for Treasure Island "This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and entertainment now integrated with Station Casinos’ innovative approach to sports betting." 74 high-definition screens and video walls plus mobile sign-up stations for mobile accounts Treasure Island says adding STN Sportsbook will enhance its betting menu and add Station Casinos' popular contests It will also host special events throughout the year Station Casinos operates several casino-resorts around the Las Vegas area plus the Wildfire casinos and the STN Sportsbook at El Cortez — The City of Treasure Island is working to get a new public safety building for its police and fire rescue Hurricane Helene devastated the old building first responders have been working out of portables in the parking lot next to City Hall what building he works out of doesn't matter "As long as I get to come work for Treasure Island every day and put on this uniform He said the transition has been a slight adjustment We spend a third of our life here," said Dahlstrom Hurricane Helene flooded the former public safety building which used to house both police and fire rescue "That was the only fire station I knew…a lot of memories and just people that we had there Losing our home was really difficult…and being in these temporary structures has been a challenge," said Dahlstrom those first responders are working as well as they can but it's a part where you have…like I said our stuff is scattered There will be moments where we will say 'Hey Barkley said not only are employees having to adjust to the new location but they're also trying to recover themselves and some officers had damage to their homes…and the people who weren't affected by Helene "No matter where we put them or what's been going on They've been taking care of the community," said Barkley City leaders said insurance adjustors are assessing the cost of repairs at the public safety building commissioners are now considering building a new public safety building instead we respond and do the absolute best we can for our citizens," said Dahlstrom — Shortly after three new city commissioners are sworn in Tuesday night city leaders will be asked to consider if they will move forward with the city’s proposed Terrain Modification Program The new city commissioners include Tammy Vasquez According to city staff, the Terrain Modification Program is a long-term plan that addresses sea level rise by allowing the use of fill on a voluntary basis The plan allows home and business owners to use fill to elevate the ground beneath and around a structure It also outlines a series of criteria aimed at reducing the effects on properties and infrastructure adjacent to those where fill is being used the use of fill is not permitted in Treasure Island City officials say the goal of the plan is once private properties have been elevated city roads can undergo terrain modification “If we don't begin to mitigate for these impacts now it will become much more difficult and expensive to do so in the future As a low-lying barrier island where periodic high tide elevations already impact use of the roadways and the effectiveness of the stormwater collection system If we implement the program and remove the City's past no-fill policies our roadways could elevate as tidal elevations continue to increase,” the city’s website states “This future scenario will have roadways becoming largely impassable on an almost daily basis and quality of life on the island will fundamentally change.” Last year, a plan dubbed “Elevate TI” went through rounds of city commission meetings before it was axed by commissioners in late August That plan made it mandatory that fill dirt be used This new generation of a plan makes it voluntary as well as a few other changes including that owners can chose the height both structural ad nonstructural fill would be allowed and the program will be evaluated every two years who will be sworn is as District 2 commissioners Tuesday night says he hopes the Terrain Modification Program discussion is postponed so the new commissioners have a chance to review over 500 pages in documents associated with the plan “There’s things I’ve seen in there that concern me like the effects it’s going to have on business It is not common sense and it’s just overkill.” Clark says his top priorities as commissioner are permitting at Treasure Island City Hall and is open to the public — The Treasure Island City Commission has approved a series of ordinances related to a terrain modification program It’s part of a plan to address sea level rise and has been something the commission has discussed for months now The work has already been underway for some homes in Treasure Island some homeowners have chosen to lift their houses up to avoid flood waters when the next storm comes But what hasn’t been allowed in the city has been fill dirt “We have 92 homes that have been demolished,” said John Doctor “And a lot of those homes are waiting for this ordinance to pass.” Doctor was one of those approval votes Tuesday night He has seen the work people are already doing around town and says this would alleviate the process “We see it as probably the most direct and the most timely way to actually get fill dirt in because people are beginning to build their homes back up again and they’re going up higher and they need that dirt to do so,” Doctor said The commission had its first reading of this program last month with commissioner Chris Clark opposing the program because he feels the current plan is too complicated so he wasn’t at tonight’s meeting but had a letter read aloud opposing the program Clark said he was hoping to pass something more simplified Doctor says even more work can continue on the island that’s eager to return to whatever normal is after a devastating storm “You’re going to start seeing dump trucks all over the city because that’s what they’re waiting for,” Doctor said Regarding Clark’s comments about the program being complicated it did take the commission about 10 minutes just to read the entire program and its ordinances into the record the use of fill dirt is completely voluntary and will be evaluated every two years The Treasure Island City Commission has unanimously approved the Terrain Modification Program a comprehensive initiative aimed at mitigating the impacts of sea level rise allows property owners to voluntarily elevate their land using fill material marking a significant shift from the city’s previous no-fill policy The program aims to address instances of “sunny day flooding,” wherein high tides cause water to back up into stormwater systems flooding roadways even in the absence of rain.  City officials say that the program is a long-term strategy to enhance resilience against sea level rise By enabling gradual elevation of properties the city seeks to maintain functionality of roadways and reduce flooding risks The program’s success relies on widespread participation as public infrastructure upgrades will depend on the elevation of adjacent private properties.  The program is guided by the Terrain Modification Manual which provides detailed criteria for design and construction to prevent negative impacts on adjacent properties The manual outlines procedures for various development types commercial and public infrastructure projects including updates to floodplain management and zoning regulations.  The Terrain Modification Program permits the use of structural or non-structural fill to raise the ground beneath and around structures While the program received unanimous approval expressed concerns about its complexity and potential costs to businesses He advocated for a more streamlined approach to permitting and business development.  Residents are encouraged to stay informed through the city’s official communication channels and to participate in upcoming public meetings related to the program. 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South Beach Condos showcasing bright and luxurious beachfront suites is now welcoming guests to its beautiful Treasure Island property South Beach Condos is located right in the middle of the widest stretch of white sand on Treasure Island offering guests direct access to the award-winning beach and crystal blue Gulf waters The location is also perfect for its proximity to the area’s fantastic restaurants and nightlife – close enough to be easily and quickly accessible and just far enough to avoid the noise and crowds when you turn in for the night Plus, all of their fantastic one- and two-bedroom rental options include Gulf-front beach views. And while you’re thinking about a few days on the beach, we should mention their re-opening special: book a stay using the code “SUNFUN15”  for a stay anytime from May until December 2025 and receive 15% off your visit (some restrictions may apply) location is only part of the reason we love South Beach Condos are our go-to spot to spend a couple nights on the beach Their luxurious suites give us the same experience on the beach that we get at home while being only steps away from white sand Each suite features fully equipped kitchens fully furnished units ready to host individuals couples and families at a moment’s notice And just in case you get tired of the saltwater That’s one amenity even our own homes don’t have guests are just a few minutes down the road from John’s Pass and its fantastic collection of shops There’s also fun for all ages in addition to the beach to relaxing hammocks under the shade of palms for those who want to relax with a good book (or just take a breezy nap) Managed by the locally-owned Travel Resort Services the full re-opening of South Beach Condos marks a proud return for the company and the Pinellas beaches alike the property has been meticulously restored to ensure that each guest can enjoy the serene beauty and relaxed atmosphere that Treasure Island is known for “The reopening of South Beach Condos is not just about recovery; it’s about revitalizing the guest experience to offer even more comfort and quality,” said Doreen Moore “It’s so important to us to see not only our properties reopen and thriving but that our guests are back and experiencing our beautiful beaches and helping our communities thrive.” Travel Resort Services has assured that guests returning to South Beach Condos will find their favorite features beautifully restored and ready to enjoy and solo travelers to unwind and create lasting memories For more information on booking and to experience the charm of South Beach Condos, visit southbeachti.com And don’t forget: get 15% off any stay between May-December of 2025 with the code SUNFUN15 By: Andrew Nelson 5:30 am on February 24 Late last month, YIMBY was invited to tour Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco Construction is pushing ahead on the first of several phases that will transform the two islands into a mixed-use neighborhood with roughly eight thousand apartments and among the latest buildings to open includes the 22-story Isle House designed by David Baker Architects The Treasure Island Community Development joint venture is responsible for the roughly $6 billion master plan. TICD is a partnership with Stockbridge Capital Group, Wilson Meany, and Lennar Corporation Speaking about the building’s opening “it’s exciting to see Treasure Island achieve this important milestone that brings new housing options to San Francisco.” Treasure Island full build-out conceptual aerial view Isle House is the eye-catching 220-foot tall tower rising at 39 Bruton Street with 250 apartments and 1,140 square feet of retail The building includes 24 inclusionary units of affordable housing Residents will benefit from a 3,400-square-foot courtyard and a podium-top deck on the seventh floor and nine townhome-style live/work apartments Isle House podium deck overlooking Avenue of the Palms David Baker Architects is responsible for the design The complex will be established from the sidewalk with two-story board-formed concrete columns grey and white brick veneer cladding wrapped around the podium deck and white panels reaching up to the tower’s pinnacle The podium will step down to just four floors along the pedestrian pathway with private entrances for the nine townhome-style apartments GLS Landscape | Architecture is responsible for designing the open space with sidewalk planters along Avenue of the Palms and landscaping along the seventh-floor amenity space Golden Gate Bridge view from the amenity deck on Isle House The three developers are overseeing the roughly $6 billion redevelopment TICD has overseen the infrastructure and market-rate housing development with land provided by the developer to non-profit housing developers to construct affordable housing The completion of phase one will see 1,208 units opening on both islands The TICD master plan was designed by Skidmore Owings and Merrill who oriented the project around three compact neighborhoods with public transportation emanating from the mixed-use hub with connections to San Francisco and 1,684 to be managed by Authority Housing Around 2,200 units will be deed-restricted as affordable housing Treasure Island is a man-made land mass connected with the natural Yerba Buena Island in the center of the Bay The island was created in the mid-1930s to host the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition The roughly 400-acre flat land was later used by the United States Navy starting in 1941 during World War Two and served as a naval base until 1997 the project team has shared the following statement: Isle House only started welcoming move-ins late last year and is now approaching 20% lease-up and in line with the overall SF rental market and already seeing increased activity in the new year Seems like great project and excited for a new neighborhood with much needed additional housing and open space in the Bay Area My understanding is much of the existing affordable housing on the island will be eliminated as the project progresses anyone know the total new unit breakdown after removing the existing units Still think this is a great project overall but it would be nice to account for the units being removed in the overall unit count numbers Looks great but I wish they would not be planting palm trees Maybe the developers should plant those palm trees along 5th Ave You could not pay me enough to live out there Kinda rough since the only transit option is driving or rather infrequent ferry service I feel bad for whoever ends up living there I can’t imagine feeling so trapped as that You’re forgetting Muni’s route 25 with service every 20-30 minutes 24 hours a day – a better connection than what several SF neighborhoods have and much better than any suburb Not exactly high frequency but pretty easy to plan around since all the new units are walking distance to it and I believe the idea/plan is to increase ferry frequency as the population grows on the island ultimately with something like 15-min headways and the trip takes less than 10 mins to downtown you’re not as isolated as you seem there The first isle House tenant was car free and commuted by bicycle over the eastern span bicycle lane to his job in Oakland The MUNI bus to the Transbay terminal is super frequent And the ferry ride is stellar if not frequent enough yet TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Caddy's in Treasure Island reopened Thursday after being closed for months.   Major damage from the 2024 hurricanes left the restaurant in rough shape and they still can't use the main building.  A recently passed city ordinance is allowing them to open in a different way.  “We have just about the same amount of tables that we did outside so that’s no loss there,” General Manager Stephen Santasieri said With the main building still severely damaged From using a giant tent to cooking out of a food truck Santasieri knows there are challenges ahead but they’re thrilled to be serving people.  Treasure Island Mayor John Doctor said the ordinance allows places like Caddy’s to put a food truck on their property food truck and everything else would have been allowed is nine days up four times in a row “We can make sure that we get six months at first,” he said “And then we’ll give two additional 90 days which will give you one full year to get back into business a permit status.” Bryony Lavery’s adaptation of “Treasure Island” reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale with a fresh perspective and modern gender twist The story follows the beloved young protagonist as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to find buried treasure encountering pirates and facing many dangers along the way first performed at the National Theatre in London excitement and wit of the novel while also endearing itself to a new generation of audiences.  The production is guest directed by Jay Duffer the Artistic Director of Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth TREASURE ISLAND (LAVERY) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection More than four months after Hurricane Milton tried to turn the Gulf of Mexico on its ear many business in Treasure Island remain closed the restoration – and the heartaches – never seem to end was the third and final punch in a barrage of 2024 hurricane injury that left this tiny Pinellas community In a move meant to provide Treasure Island restaurant owners a glimmer of hope the City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday allowing them to set up shop outdoors businesses can operate on a temporary basis while the permanent structures are being repaired Ordinance 2025-01 calls for a change to the Land Development Regulations’ special events section which allows for outdoor events (up to four per year) at each business This generally refers to weekend charity or arts events The change will allow businesses up to six months outdoors There will be a second reading at the commissioners’ March 4 meeting it was decided to amend it with provisions for potential hits from the 2025 hurricane season It will go into effect as soon as the commission approves the second reading Mayor John Doctor was the first to suggest amending the ordinance as written “We waited four months until we’ve done something so we just need to be acting a little quicker,” he said we can get something put in place so that they can open up even sooner than what we’re doing now.” Added commissioner Diana Crabill: “We don’t want to hold them up any more We want them to be able to be open and get business going It’s their livelihood – and those of us living here Although some Treasure Island restaurants have already re-opened in the wake of Hurricanes Debby “This is going to help out a lot of families,” Marcus Winters “There’s a lot of people ready to come back to work We’re lucky enough we have space where we can do this It will mean the future for us as a business.” The Treasure Island restaurant Ricky T’s will re-open Feb San Francisco – Caltrans will close the westbound Interstate 80 at Treasure Island/YBI (WB I-80) on ramp to the Bay Bridge (and San Francisco) on the night of Thursday The closure is necessary to allow crews to minor maintenance repairs Motorists driving from Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to San Francisco should expect delays during the closure Motorists should use the following detour: Read more about current and future San Francisco County freeway repairs and repair work schedules at www.sfhighwayprojects.com but it has shone like a beacon across Gulf Boulevard for 68 years set against a colorful bird with a majestic wingspan (it’s the mighty thunderbird from Aztec mythology) lets motorists arriving from the mainland know they’ve arrived on Treasure Island Once you’re face to face with the Thunderbird sign you’re at the main drag and can only turn right (north towards Madiera Beach) or left (south The aqua paint was a relatively recent addition Lots of things have changed on the Pinellas beaches over the decades it’s the first thing that appears on the horizon like a luminous come-on for the Las Vegas strip Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused severe damage to the property last year and for a while the Thunderbird’s owners anticipated repairs and refurbishments brothers Avi and Gilad Ovaknin said the destruction was too great Florida-based co-owners of Thunderbird Holdings LLC “the back-to-back hurricanes that struck our coast last year caused catastrophic damage to the property Although we have chosen not to publicly share images of the devastation we can share that over 80% of the resort sustained substantial damage we were left with no choice but to move forward with a full redevelopment of the hotel.” The Ovaknins also own the adjacent Best Western Sea Castle Suites it has been shuttered tight since the twin hurricanes their portfolio includes two vintage coastal hotels in Daytona Beach a chain of beachwear shops with 60 locations in three states; there’s a store directly across Gulf Boulevard from the Thunderbird They will bulldoze the Thunderbird and build anew According to documents filed with the City of Treasure Island demolition will start in June (presuming the requested permits are issued) with an opening date for the “new” hotel scheduled for June “while enhancing the property to be more resilient to the challenges posed by severe weather” (The inhabited buildings will be elevated the spirit of the Thunderbird will live on.” They weren’t called resorts in the early days the Thunderbird Motel officially opened in January of ‘58 Treasure Island mayor Ralph Milliken leased the approximately two acres of sand and scrub with nearly 300 feet of prime access to the beach to Redington Beach residents Tom King and his wife Hazel The Kings were co-owners of the Cocoanut Grove Motel on 4th Street in St King told a reporter that his total cost – for the land plus construction and furnishings – was approximately $750,000 The 64-unit facility (32 with kitchenettes) was designed and built in three sections: Two stories facing Gulf Boulevard and three on each side of the “king-sized” pool The Aztec restaurant and coffee shop were the street-facing building; the Headhunter cocktail lounge would be added to within a year or two There from the start was the five-story brown brick pylon erected with the sole purpose of displaying the enormous multicolored bird – and the business’ logo – far higher than anything else on the beach at that time According to an opening day report in the St who also created the Sunken Gardens neon sign – contained 1,460 separate lights The original plans also called for a clock to be mounted on the tower The Kings lived in one of the slender rooms inside the pylon To the new building’s north was the circa-1956 Sea Castle Motel; next came the Buccaneer Motel Vegas-style parking lot sign depicting a sexy lady pirate would give way in 1961 to the state-of-the-art Pinellas County began marketing its barrier island beaches as the Holiday Isles There was no Don CeSar-type luxury available – that vintage 1928 beach hotel was government-owned and serving as a  regional office for the U.S Veterans Administration – so vacationers’ choices were limited to the Mom and Pop motels that ran from Indian Rocks to St Petersburg Beach (as it was then called) and Pass-a-Grille A suit brought by the owners of the Thunderbird Motel in Miami Beach alleged that their facility had a national reputation; they sought an injunction against King using the name for his Treasure Island inn the plaintiffs screened (on kinescope) an episode of The Phil Silvers Show Bilko and his chums cavorted at the Thunderbird Motel on Miami Beach actor Lee Marvin and his wife vacationed at the Thunderbird who was then starring in the TV police series M Squad had resided in Lakeland as a teenager and spent many a summer weekend on Clearwater Beach “I remember when these islands were just sandspits,” he told a reporter who’d tracked him down at the Thunderbird Snowbirds came and snowbirds went; some seasons were better than others Several generations of Kings endured hurricanes and other calamities but kept the motel open Upgrades and remodels were done as necessary and the name was changed to the tonier Thunderbird Beach Resort around 2006 The Buccaneer Motel was demolished in 2005 77-room Treasure Island Beach Resort rose on the site The Sea Castle became the Best Western Sea Castle Suites sold out for tall hotels and apartment buildings Beach sand had become worth its weight in gold the King family sold the Thunderbird for $25.5 million to Thunderbird TI Holdings LLC whose principals are Avi and Gilad Ovaknin the brothers paid $7 million for the Best Western Sea Castle Suites No one anticipated the devastation that arrived with Helene and Milton last September and October we are heartbroken by the loss,” the Ovaknin brothers wrote “But we are also incredibly optimistic and energized by what’s to come.” I loved this true story about the Thunderbird Hotel and for all the true history behind the Thunderbird Hotel Excellent and phenomenal plan to rebuild the Thunderbird it`s a true story about the Thunderbird Hotel — Hurricane recovery is still going strong The city of Treasure Island says it is seeing more snowbirds make their way to the beach and work is underway to try to get things back to normal Residents and visitors along the entire stretch of the beach’s mile-long trail said they’re happy to see all the work being done to fix it The city has approved two construction projects at nearly a half-million dollars “We’re seeing more and more people out here,” said Treasure Island Public Information Officer Jason Beisel “We’re seeing more people from our friends to the north and Canada from Indiana to all these other states coming here.” She said she appreciates having paved access to the Treasure Island Beach trail It gets her closer to the city’s main asset sidewalks are uneven or blocked or crumbling in different spots long straight or level access is really enjoyable,” Neustadt said but it is still scarred and recovering from Hurricane Helene Helene’s storm surge tore off the beach wall toppers or caps It also destroyed the turtle-friendly lighting that spans the mile-long trial says he’s thankful to the city for approving the funding to make these repairs so they can use that little illumination while on the walking path,” he said But the lights are going to help out big time.” The multi-functional beach wall is almost done and 216 lights will soon be replaced “It provides seating all up and down the beach trail some of these hotels in their pool to help stop some of that sand coming up onto the beach trail "And we’re also told by one of our hotels that way it got some water inside it that this wall actually helped stop some of that water from going inside this hotel." So the beach wall is not just for sitting — there are other benefits The turtle lighting project that was just approved by the city will utilize waterproof wiring and fixtures to mitigate damage from the next storm The hurricane recovery price tag to repair the Treasure Island beach wall is a little more than $239,000 The turtle-friendly lighting is estimated at $237,000 Recreation director Cathy Hayduke told city commissioners April 15 that while the living shoreline project is back on track and limited tennis and pickleball play has resumed, the facility was largely destroyed by the storms. Commissioners directed City Manager Charles Anderson to schedule a work session to discuss reimagining the property. Vice Mayor Tammy Vasquez said she has connections with resources “willing to come in and help us with amazing ideas” that could have “a huge financial impact to our city.” Commissioner Chris Clark echoed that sentiment, saying he has seen “beautiful ideas and beautiful drawings” that should be discussed “as soon as possible.” Hayduke requested that commissioners share these concepts with staff beforehand to prepare meaningful responses at public meetings. She noted the living shoreline project is expected to be completed by August. “There’s going to be a lot of needed repairs,” Hayduke said, describing extensive damage to the property. Vasquez emphasized fiscal responsibility in any decision. “I want to make sure we know what we’re doing with it before we start putting a lot of money into it.” Commissioner Arden Dickey said the commission needs to “hash it out and listen to what residents say about the golf course and look at what other options might be.” Vasquez added that financial considerations must drive the decision. “We have to have numbers behind that as well. Our city cannot afford to keep nostalgia at the sake of losing money.” Clark suggested some alternatives could “generate a bunch of revenue,” while Commissioner Arthur Czyszczon noted, “We also don’t need another park.” Hayduke detailed the destruction from both hurricanes. Helene flooded all buildings on the property, with water rising at least 6 feet in the clubhouse. Hurricane Milton later destroyed the tennis court fence, damaged sheds and took the roof off the maintenance building. “Treasure Bay Clubhouse had so much water the moisture went up at least 6 feet in the building. They had to tear everything down from the studs, the floor to the ceiling,” she said. The commission will decide when to demolish the building. Staff now operates what Hayduke called a “she-shed” — a small 10-by-20 office space that costs $500 for 28 days. Without restroom facilities, visitors must use portable toilets, which has sparked complaints. Despite the setbacks, Hayduke secured a $281,650 grant from the United States Tennis Association to repair fences, resurface courts and fix electrical systems. Courts 5 and 6 have reopened for tennis, and pickleball has resumed on the basketball court. Subscribe to our free Stephinitely newsletter You’re all signed up!Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? Let’s get started. The living shoreline project continues, with contractors laying oyster domes along 2,340 feet of shoreline. A 500-foot section of seawall will be replaced with a boardwalk. Workers are currently dredging, enlarging and aerating golf course ponds, with grading scheduled through May. A kayak launch arrived ahead of schedule and awaits instillation, likely in May. The wrap-around sidewalk is scheduled for July instillation, along with pavilion pads and structures. Two small gazebos and exercise equipment will be added as part of the walking trail grant. The preliminary design concept for the golf course could change substantially following the upcoming work session. Las Vegas (KSNV) — Metro's Fusion Watch team made a significant arrest at the Treasure Island Resort after surveillance cameras captured several cars performing donuts in the parking garage A group of juveniles was seen drinking nearby and the situation escalated when one individual brandished a gun "We have a 416B at the Treasure Island on the 7th floor," said a source "Be in reference to a 4 vehicle that were doing donuts in the parking garage We see an HMJ who had a 413 in his hand and a right front pocket The video footage shows the suspects disposing of three guns by throwing them off the top floor and hiding one behind a car Metro's Fusion Watch team monitored the cameras and coordinated with officers in the area to apprehend the suspects They are charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit By: Andrew Nelson 5:00 am on February 25 Construction has wrapped up, and leasing is underway for Hawkins, the six-story residential complex at 77 Bruton Street on Treasure Island, San Francisco. Move-ins started this month, with a range of studios to three-bedroom apartments. Lennar Corporation’s subsidiary The Hawkins is the latest for-lease building to open as part of the massive Treasure Island redevelopment masterplan. The master developer is the Treasure Island Community Development, a joint venture with Stockbridge Capital Group, Wilson Meany The complex contains 178 apartments above roughly 1,500 square feet of ground-level retail Unit sizes will vary from studios to three bedrooms the smallest of which will be 456 square feet while the largest units will span 1,661 square feet Rents will start around $2,800 for the studios and the three-bedroom apartments starting at $7,200 Each residence will feature quartz countertops in the kitchen with stainless steel appliances vinyl plank flooring within the living area Shared amenities will include the landscaped central courtyard Mark Cavagnero Associates is the project architect The massing features a four-story low-rise component overlooking the mid-block landscaped pathway between Bruton and Cravath Street The grey facade is wrapped with a mix of plain and fluted panels and more distinguished angular features along the fourth-floor balconies The Hawkins overlooking the mid-block pedestrian pathway While the complex isn’t necessarily the most exciting project to photograph within the Treasure Island masterplan the complex does engage with its environment most prominently with the individual townhome-style stoops along the public pathway Assistant Vice President of Marketing for West for Quarterra “We’re honored to be involved in the partnership leading this redevelopment and proud to deliver Hawkins Apartments at the forefront of this collaborative effort.” The property is located at the corner of Bruton Street and Seven Seas Avenue, across from the central park, which will feature a renovated Treasure Island Chapel. Much like Isle House future residents will be a short walk from the Treasure Island ferry terminal with boats running from the island to the Ferry Building Hawkins Apartments seen from Seven Seas Avenue Isle House and Hawkins along Bruton Street The TICD master plan was designed by Skidmore Owings and Merrill Parks and recreation director Cathy Hayduke presented the item at the April 1 meeting, requesting approval for the city manager to execute the Dedication to Public Use and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with the Florida Communities Trust. The property, formerly known as Triangle Park, had been under a 100-year lease since 1981. In August 2018, Treasure Island purchased the property from the original owners’ heirs for $400,000, with additional acquisition costs of $8,606. In September 2022, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection notified the city that its 2018 grant application was approved for $286,024 — representing 70% of the purchase price — after another project withdrew its application, freeing up funds. The grant money will be deposited into the Penny for Pinellas Fund, which provided the initial funding for the park purchase. Acceptance of the grant requires that the park remain open green and recreation space in perpetuity. Mayor John Doctor and the recreation staff previously met with Isle of Palms residents to determine desired upgrades, which include a new fenced playground for children ages 2 through 12, exercise equipment, removal of an existing shuffleboard court, replacement of a bus shelter and a decorative fence along two sides of the property. Additional planned amenities include Adirondack chairs, benches, picnic tables, improved lighting for night use and enhanced sidewalk connectivity between park entrances and the public beach. Commissioners unanimously approved acceptance of the grant as part of the consent agenda. City commissioners unanimously approved the terrain modification program on second reading, establishing guidelines for using fill materials to elevate properties and combat sea-level rise. The program, developed as part of recommendations from the city’s 2021 Watershed Management Plan, passed with Commissioner Chris Clark absent. Terrain modification involves using material to elevate ground around residential and commercial structures, seawalls and public infrastructure to heights above tide levels, allowing for gravity-based stormwater management systems. The program includes several ordinances and a technical manual to guide builders, engineers, developers and city personnel on property designing, permitting and constructing terrain modification projects. The manual establishes review criteria to prevent negative impacts on adjacent properties. “This manual is needed because a haphazard use of fill can have damaging consequences,” community development director Kathryn Younkin said in her presentation to commissioners. Several areas of Treasure Island already experience severe drainage problems due to sea-level rise, with some residents facing tidal flooding throughout the year. When tides rise above road levels, gravity drainage systems cease to function effectively. To address projected sea-level rise through 2100, the long-term plan calls for gradually elevating roads, which would require adjacent private properties to be raised first. The program aims to maintain gravity-based stormwater drainage systems rather than relying primarily on pump stations, which are more costly and less reliable during power outages. “It is important to ensure that runoff from private properties continues to be collected in the roadway, which is why program guidelines maintain this roadway-private property elevation relationship,” Younkin said. “Roads can be elevated to some extent today when they are scheduled to be reconstructed, only if the additional funds are available and budgeted to do so.” She added that costs to elevate roads depend on several factors, including the target height. “The city can be elevated incrementally over time to preserve the function of the community, but the longer we wait to implement mitigation measures, the more costly they will become,” Younkin said. The program has faced criticism during previous hearings, with some residents objecting to requirements for outside engineering firms to approve construction permits for fill dirt and to raise structures. One resident claimed the terrain modification program stems from an environmental agenda based on “Elevate TI,” when all residents wanted was a simple fill dirt ordinance. Despite these objections, commissioners passed the program, which will now permit property owners to rebuild structures at higher elevations using dirt fill. the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club was the backdrop for countless weddings In its heyday the club had upwards of 1,600 members and condominiums on site It narrowly escaped financial ruin on more than one occasion An image of the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club from a 1975 edition of the St. Petersburg Times. The club shuttered in 2023. [ newspapers.com ]Then-owner and local business mogul Bill Edwards told the Tampa Bay Times he filed for bankruptcy on the club because he was “tired of losing money.” the storied property may be poised for a comeback “We want to restore the club to its former glory,” said Jason Gerbsman a real estate broker who is representing the club’s current owner The property of the former Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht club is available for lease. The owner wants to find someone to reopen the club. [ Tavaco Properties ]He is looking for a tenant to lease the property at 400 Treasure Island Causeway a pool with a tiki bar and a 47-slip marina A 39,198-square-foot building on the site features a restaurant with a commercial kitchen Gerbsman declined to share the price per square foot When Tavaco acquired the club last year, partner Sam Tavakoli outlined an ambitious vision to bring multiple operators in to run different aspects of the space to the catering hall “we want the best in each category,” he said in an interview with the Times hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Treasure Island with a force devastating properties and scaring off tourists The property's marina was damaged during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and needs to be refurbished or replaced [ Tavaco Properties ]The club’s marina was damaged by the storm and needs to be refurbished or replaced But Gerbsman said the rest of the facility remains in good shape “The community is going to come back bigger and stronger than ever,” he said adding that the opportunity to take over the club “is going to offer tremendous longterm potential for whoever comes in.” When asked if the owners would consider selling the property Gerbsman said they recently received an offer but that the buyer’s proposed use would have required a zoning variance The Club at Treasure Island opened in September 2011 on the yacht club site [ HANDOUT | Special to the Times ]Before he sold it That plan was thwarted by the City of Treasure Island Tavakoli previously told reporters that he was not interested in redeveloping the property. “Perhaps if the right group came along that was looking to do the right thing by the property and for the community ownership may consider a sale,” Gerbsman said. “You never know!” Rebecca Liebson is a reporter covering real estate and housing. She can be reached at rliebson@tampabay.com. Treasure Island Road with Treasure Island in the background on Thursday Some 27 years after pitching a plan to replace an old marina on Treasure Island a developer got a very important thumbs-up to move forward Some 27 years after first pitching a plan to replace an aging marina on Treasure Island a local developer has finally received a key thumbs-up to move forward The Bay Conservation and Development Commission earlier this month approved Kenwood Investments‘ $25 million project, which would replace the current 108-slip marina at the south end of Treasure Island with a new Capable of accommodating vessels of widely varied sizes, the marina is set to be constructed in Clipper Cove which separates Treasure Island from Yerba Buena Island and abuts the road connecting the two islands “We are excited to move ahead on a project that we have been planning for years and that has undergone a meticulous review and approval process,” Kenwood Investments CEO Darius Anderson said in a prepared statement BCDC regulates projects that fill or extra materials into or out of San Francisco Bay The marina project would add about 225 cubic yards of solid fill to the Bay The commission’s approval is one of the important hurdles the project needed to pass to go forward Kenwood’s project would replace a decaying set of docks and gangways with new It would also install wrapped steel guide pilings in place of creosote-treated wood ones The piers would be tall enough that with its floating docks the marina would be capable of adapting to the anticipated rise in sea levels Responding to concerns about the size and potential impacts of its proposal, Kenwood has repeatedly reduced the size of its proposal. As recently as 2017, it was still proposing that the revamped marina would have 313 slips I stepped into the role of superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District six months ago with a deep sense of responsibility — and an even deeper sense of… San Francisco is hosting everything from lucha libre matches to day parties Anderson and Kenwood’s original plans for the marina were “ambitious,” said Bill Kreysler chairman of the board of the Treasure Island Sailing Center which offers group and private sailing lessons for kids and adults out of Clipper Cove the marina would have offered large slips designed for yachts and bigger boats The center was concerned that such a large operation and the presence of such big boats would hinder its ability to teach kids how to sail and affect its other programs they came back with a significantly reduced footprint,” which was an acceptable compromise we listened closely to the concerns of local recreational sailors and users of Clipper Cove and created a project plan that addresses those concerns,” Anderson said in the statement the sailing center recently closed for an expected two to three years due to construction related to the ongoing redevelopment of Treasure Island The former military base is in the midst of being transformed with new residential and retail buildings Sonoma-based Kenwood expects to begin reconstruction of the marina in 2026 and take about two years to complete it It expects to finish all its water-related work in in a single season A Kenwood-related entity called Treasure Island Enterprises is leading the marina redevelopment effort Treasure Island Enterprises is leasing the project area from the Treasure Island Development Authority the San Francisco agency that oversees the economic development of the island The firm has since invested in real estate development tourism and hospitality projects and has long been involved in the larger effort to redevelop Treasure Island The company is currently embroiled in litigation with Stockbridge Capital Group and developer Wilson Meany its partners in the redevelopment of Treasure Island FacilitiesBay FC picks architect, shares first renderings of Treasure Island training facility By Bret McCormick03.05.2025 NWSL club Bay FC has selected renowned architecture firm Olson Kundig to design the club's training facility on Treasure Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay Bay FC Bay FC has hired Olson Kundig as architect of record for the NWSL club’s training facility on Treasure Island in the middle of S.F The second-year club signed a 25-year lease with Treasure Island Development Authority, with four subsequent five-year extension options, and expects to break ground on the privately funded facility this summer The 8.5-acre site is scheduled to open in late 2026 ahead of the 2027 NWSL season While the club’s hunt for a contractor is active its RFP process for an architect landed on Olson Kundig picked over seven other responding architecture firms It’s a notable selection because the high-profile (primarily) West Coast firm has largely worked outside of sports Bay FC wanted its training facility to be an architectural statement that didn’t look like other women’s professional sports facilities “This is the home of the team and our goal is to be a global sports franchise so we want this building to stand the test of time we want it to be our home for 50 years,” Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart said we are working on making it a true representation of our club and our values.” Olson Kundig, which designed Bay FC owner Sixth Street’s S.F has for several decades produced award-winning structures ranging from “huts to high rises” as the firm’s website said with a particular focus on residential and commercial design Bay FC’s business office will remain in S.F with matches played at PayPal Park in San Jose but the Treasure Island site will be the team’s hub “It’s a high performance athlete center,” said Stewart “but it’s also the home and heart and soul of the club so they bring those two worlds together with us.” Tom Kundig and Steven Rainville are steering design of the Bay FC project and intentional focus on how players move through the facility from the parking lot to preparation to training and then downtime including where players can grow businesses and careers outside of soccer A high-end team dining room and lounge will be flanked by a training kitchen (with a full-time chef) where players and staff can learn to cook together airy building incorporates 360-degree views that underscore the training site’s naturally beautiful location midway between S.F connected by the Bay Bridge (the next island to the west is Alcatraz) looked at 50 locations throughout the Bay Area a manmade island created in the 1930s for the World’s Fair we had the ability to get the right amount of space for the team and we love the location,” said Stewart “We can see almost all nine counties that we represent It felt iconic to us from the minute we looked at the location.” a neon-blue staple on the island since 1957 will be demolished and rebuilt after Hurricane Helene wreaked catastrophic destruction upon it more than six months ago the resort’s owners said more than 80% of the property “sustained substantial damage.” we were left with no choice but to move forward with a full redevelopment of the hotel,” owners Avi and Gilad Ovaknin said in a statement a registered agent with the company that owns the resort declined to comment on whether the owners received a letter from the city requiring that their property be demolished and rebuilt The owners will share additional news at a later date Thousands of businesses and residents in Tampa Bay have received letters informing them that their property could be substantially damaged — meaning the property is more than 50% damaged and must be rebuilt or elevated That includes several properties along Treasure Island’s portion of Gulf Boulevard Now the hotel will begin the lengthy work of demolition. The Thunderbird is not alone — 121 demolition permits have been issued by the city of Treasure Island Hundreds more have been issued in Tampa and St The owners plan to rebuild with parking on the ground level and a four-story building above according to plans filed with the local water management district The current resort consists of multiple two- and three-story buildings Their goal is to come back more resilient against future storms “We are committed to rebuilding the Thunderbird Beach Resort with the same heart, soul, and charm that guests have come to love — while enhancing the property to be more resilient to the challenges posed by severe weather,” the Ovaknins wrote on Facebook The Thunderbird’s current ownership group purchased the hotel in 2021 for $25.5 million Loyal guests and local residents responded with sympathy and gratitude that the resort plans to rebuild “We love the Thunderbird and look forward to spending lazy days by the pool and snorkeling in the mornings,” wrote Cat Windsor who said her family vacations there each year “We were devastated to hear of all the damage but we are happy to hear that the Thunderbird will still remain.” Shauna Muckle is reporter covering tourism, transportation and technology. She can be reached at smuckle@tampabay.com. — With spring break officially underway students and families will travel to many of Tampa Bay’s beaches over the next couple of weeks Some area beaches, however, are still making a full comeback after the recent hurricane season, including Treasure Island Officials say they just want visitors to be a little mindful of their surroundings — specifically staying off dunes and respecting the beach Those dunes help protect the mainland and were hit particularly hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton Restoration projects are still taking place across the island to replenish the beaches City officials say they’re already seeing decent crowds of beach goers and visitors Sunset Beach is still going through a bigger recovery than the rest of the island as that area saw extensive damage last hurricane season “You’ve got Caddy’s out there that has their area,” said Jason Beisel public information officer for the city of Treasure Island but the city has allowed them to put up a tent so they can start bringing in business and Ka’Tikis but just be respectful of the residents when you go out there.” There are still a few businesses on the island that are recovering and may be still closed currently But Beisel also said most of the hotels are open and taking guests Beisel says there is only one lot that is closed for repairs Most of the spring break visitors are families that go to hotels so there should be plenty of parking available as they’re ready to welcome visitors Students rehearse for Four Rivers Charter Public School’s production of “Treasure Island” at the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls Livesley and Cedar Skinder as Squire Trelawney rehearse for Four Rivers Charter Public School’s production of “Treasure Island” at the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls Dagaz O’™Day as Long John Silver and Adeline Mayo as Jim Hawkins rehearse for Four Rivers Charter Public School’s production of “Treasure Island” at the Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls TURNERS FALLS — Members of Four Rivers Charter Public School’s Drama Club are putting their set design skills to the test this year by opting to perform an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate adventure story “Treasure Island.” Two evening performances will be held at the Shea Theater Arts Center on Friday A matinee show will also be offered at 2 p.m this year the club chose between three shows: “You Can’t Take It with You,” “Radium Girls” and “Treasure Island.” The third option proved to be the most popular among students main character Jim Hawkins opens the door to find a terrifying stranger At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge chest Jim invites the sailor in — and a dangerous voyage filled with murder Four Rivers’ Drama Club strives to be an inclusive space for students looking to participate in school activities during the winter when sports teams have entered their off-seasons Any student who wants to take part is able to regardless of whether they are cast in the show “Everyone can participate in the show,” Plath said “We try to make sure that everyone who wants to be in the show can be even if they don’t have a speaking role.” Production began after auditions were held in the second week of November with the exception of school breaks and the week leading up to opening night who is playing the role of Jim Hawkins in the production was not expecting to be cast as the lead when she auditioned “I was expecting another person to get it,” Mayo said Setting apart the production of “Treasure Island” from shows the Drama Club has put on in the past is the elaborate set design organizers are setting up a multi-level sailing ship built by Four Rivers parent Serena Torrey were painted by Four Rivers students as part of their Wednesday extracurricular schedule a senior at Four Rivers who is playing Israel Hands After living in Mexico for five months and taking Advanced Spanish at school she feels confident that she will succeed at shaping the character’s identity in her second language “It allows me to have a lot of freedom with the character because no one else understands what she is saying.” The Drama Club has provided a positive experience in the students’ high school years with participants speaking highly of the community they have formed a senior playing Squire Trelawney in “Treasure Island,” said theater has given her a positive way to spend her time “You build an awesome community,” she said “It comes at a time when everything is snowy and dark and you get to fill your time with something fun and positive.” Tickets for the show are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 5 years old will be admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/FRDrama25 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users The pirates have docked at Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre in Marietta as Ken Ludwig’s “Treasure Island” comes to the stage beginning this weekend Tickets are $13 each and are available at midohiovalleyplayers.com or at the box office two hours before each show “Treasure Island” is sponsored by Dr William and Sue Cline and Obermeyer’s Florist and presented by and in arrangement with Concord Theatricals “Treasure Island” tells the classic story originally told in Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel about 14-year-old Jim Hawkins who becomes entangled in a high seas adventure with the famous Long John Silver on a quest for hidden treasure Leonardo Elliott plays the lead role of Jim Hawkins “Jim is a young tavern boy who works with his mother He’s dragged into this adventure by Billy Bones giving him a treasure map.” Elliott says this cast has been his favorite to work with and encourages others to see the show says she has always loved action packed entertainment “When I hit college and started studying theatre I love being able to safely craft fights and heighten those intense moments The last time I directed a show with this much combat I was 8 months pregnant and had to take a backseat on creating the fighting And while I’m grateful that I had people in my corner that stepped up I was itching to have my own shot at directing those fights who doesn’t love a good pirate tale.” Smrek says her cast is a beautiful blend of being new to the stage and familiar faces “It’s been fun watching the two groups blend into one homogeneous stew It’s an adventure that is sure to have something for everyone.” Chase Mayer is no stranger to the stage at MOVP In “Treasure Island,” he plays three roles “Blind Pew has been my favorite character to play out of the three I loved him in the book and Ken Ludwig’s script gives me the chance to really do this sinister pirate justice I felt on stage Pew should have a whimsical quality added to his cruel nature Flint who I really wanted to make your classic golden age pirate Captain Then Calico Jack Rackham is fun because I get to do a good bit of improv with him loosely portraying him after the real buccaneer I also voice Silver’s Parrot in the show.” Mayer says he is proud to be part of this spectacular classic “Our cast has really put their hearts into this show as we know this is a story deep to many hearts It’s a must see for any pirate lover and an immersive swashbuckler never to be forgotten.” The show is directed by Smrek and Melanie Elliott and stage managed by Ket Perkins ¯Squire Trelawney/Billy Bones – Nicholas Rake ¯Captain Flint/Blind Pew/Calico Jack – Chase Mayer ¯Anne Bonny/Widows Drew – Kylee Beth Strader ¯Rathbone/George Merry – Samuel Kinker ¯Job O’Brien/Justice Death – Rebecca Maciag ¯Josiah Bland/Ezekiel Hazard – Ella Wells ¯Cutpurse/Bailiff’s Son (good) – Kanan Elliott ¯Tom Morgan/Bailiff’s Son (bad) – Coulson Elliott ¯Reverend Mainwaring – Nathaniel Hurst | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 740-373-2121 — It's been six months since Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region bringing historic flooding to Florida's Gulf Coast Treasure Island was just one of the places that felt the brunt of last year's storm Months since the storm have been full of stress and changes for people living there The City of Treasure Island had issues with its permitting process and families had to wait months to obtain permits to repair their homes because I never had a drop of water in here in 35 years So I'm a little concerned," said George Williams Williams never imagined a storm would devastate the first floor of his home on Treasure Island "First four and a half months were very frustrating It's been six months since Hurricane Helene uprooted his family He said it took a while to start repairing his home "Since I got my permit back about a month ago now things are going a lot better…I'm fixing up my house The City of Treasure Island ran into permitting issues early on after Helene "I know so many people including myself…back and forth I don't know how many times I was up there…eight same thing and still didn't have their permits," said Williams Homeowners like Williams are now starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel but coming back to where we are now is the most important thing," said Williams Officials said 85% of permits have been issued for post-hurricane rebuilds Since it has taken a while for people to get permits Treasure Island's neighborhoods still look pretty empty "That's the part that's a little sad because I like to see people in those condos with sand moved out of the way and being built back like we are here," said Williams Williams is now fixing up his home and hopes his neighbors will be able to do the same you might as well pack up and leave if you don't have that," said Williams San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey joined Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart and Bay FC midfielder Alex Loera for a press conference on Tuesday San Francisco (September 24, 2024) – San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Bay FC the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today at a joint press conference the plans for the location of Bay FC’s new permanent training facility – Treasure Island The training facility represents the next step in Bay FC’s goal of becoming a global sports franchise Women’s National Team Legend Brandi Chastain and Bay FC midfielder Alex Loera all participated in the press conference “We are proud to welcome Bay FC to be a part of Treasure Island and San Francisco,” said Mayor London Breed “Bay FC is bringing a whole new level of excitement not just to soccer in the Bay Area This also is another major success for Treasure Island a future neighborhood that will be home to thousands of people and now a new soccer destination that will bring together our professional players and community from across the Bay Area.”   Built and created specifically for women athletes Bay FC’s world-class training facility will be one of a few purpose-built training facilities for women’s sports in the United States and home to Bay FC’s players The facility will feature three training fields and top-of-the line resources and spaces for players needed to perform at the highest level Bay FC’s facility will be designed to complement the existing and planned youth recreational facilities on the island and further enhance it as a youth sports destination for soccer clinics and more for the entire Bay Area.   “Treasure Island provides us an iconic location to continue to build an iconic club – it centers the Bay’s team literally in the middle of the Bay,” said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart “Having a permanent dedicated space that is built specifically for our players and football operations staff will allow us to continue to attract the best national and international talent and continue our Club’s mission of being a catalyst for innovation and change for our athletes and the community I want to thank the City and County of San Francisco and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development in addition to the Treasure Island Development Authority in helping to get us to this point.”      The training facility will be privately financed and expand and accelerate Treasure Island’s development and the sports programming already planned for further redevelopment of the island The initial plans include three core training fields and sporting facilities on eight and a half acres of the 40 acres already earmarked for sports use The remaining land earmarked for sports use will continue to be utilized by those already using it for youth sports Bay FC plans to break ground on the state-of-the-art facility in 2025 and operate out of the facility in its 2027 season pending approval of the lease from the Treasure Island Development Authority and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Bay FC will continue to play its regular season matches at PayPal Park in San Jose Groundbreaking and more announcements regarding the training center will come in 2025.   LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — March was a lucky month for six Treasure Island Las Vegas casino players Patricia from California struck gold with a Grand Jackpot of $14,330 on Lock It Link’s Huff n Puff Maria celebrated a win of $18,138 with Dragon Link’s Grand Jackpot Tracy from Maryland hit it big with a $74,507 Grand Jackpot on Even More Huff n Puff Ariel took home $13,030 with Buffalo Link’s Grand Jackpot while Noemi from California won $23,171 by landing three Double Symbols Jeremy rounded out the list with a Coin Trio’s Grand Jackpot of $14,399 These impressive wins are highlighted on Treasure Island’s social media platforms under the hashtag #WinnerWednesday The casino encourages visitors to join the Treasury Players Club for free offering exclusive benefits such as discounts on rooms