Hurricane Milton left a horrific impact, so Treasure Island is mobilizing for a comprehensive beach restoration effort. Local organizations Treasure Island Adopt A Beach and Keep Pinellas Beautiful are spearheading this initiative, calling for community support to revitalize the shoreline. (photo credit Nomadic.com)

Upcoming Cleanup Events

– **Next Cleanup**: October 16, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
– **Location**:
  – Parking available at South Beach Condos (11360 Gulf Blvd) and Ocean Club Hotel (11500 Gulf Blvd)
  – Staging area at South Beach Condos lot
  – Sign-in at the Keep Pinellas Beautiful tent

Volunteer Information

Participants are advised to:
– Bring water and sunscreen
– Wear closed-toe shoes or boots
– Consider bringing personal cleaning equipment (gloves, pickers, buckets), as supplies may be limited

Future Events

Treasure Island Adopt A Beach will announce upcoming cleanups on their Instagram page. A tentative date for the next event is set for Saturday, October 19.

The organizations plan to systematically clean the beach, gridding the shoreline from north to south. This coordinated effort aims to efficiently restore Treasure Island’s beloved beaches to their former beauty.

For the latest updates and to join the cleanup effort, follow Treasure Island Adopt A Beach on Instagram.