Boating, Ramps and Marinas – Treasure Island Florida

Getting Around Treasure Island by Boat Boat Ramps Treasure Island has three public ramps. These are all pretty small, single-lane ramps with limited or no space for trailer parking.  It may make sense to scope it out ahead of time, but if you’re staying at our TI rentals you’ll want to use the 123rd Ave ramp […]

Getting Around Treasure Island Florida

Getting Around Treasure Island Florida The entire length of Treasure Island running from north to south is less than 4 miles, so going anywhere locally isn’t likely to take long.   You have the usual options, like your own car or a taxi, but you also have newer ride share options plus a free beach […]

Sunset Beach Pavilion Treasure Island – Video

Get a feel for the Sunset Beach Pavilion and the surrounding area by watching this 2 minute video.  This gorgeous venue is available for rent, but if you’re looking for a location for a summer wedding you do need to plan far, far in advance.  However, the iconic views afforded might just warrant changing your […]

New ADA Access Mat – MobiMat – on Treasure Island

Here’s some fabulous news about a new pathway in Treasure Island.  First of its kind in Pinellas County, the new MobiMat at Gulf Front Park (10400 Gulf Blvd), is a removable access pathway made out of recycled materials. It provides improved accessibility for anyone with mobility impairments, including strollers and beach carts. Gators Cafe and […]

Manatee Rescue after Hurricane Hermine leaves them stranded on a golf course!

Florida is home to an estimated 6,250 manatees. They’re also known as “sea cows”. You can learn more about manatees or become a supporter by adopting a manatee through the Save The Manatee Club. If you have time during your visit to the area, visit the manatees at Homosassa Springs. The video below is worth […]

So A Sand Dollar Walks Into A (Sand) Bar

In late summer 2016 we were swimming off Treasure Island’s beach near The Shack and we came across a colossal bed of sand dollars.  Or, as I was later to learn, an urban dwelling of sand dollars that may have stretched for miles (yes miles!) across the sandy ocean floor. ​I’ve had a lot of […]

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