BEACH NOURISHMENT

The Pinellas Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recently selected Mayor Dave Gattis to represent the Barrier Islands Government Council (BIG C) on the Pinellas County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Mayor Gattis was one of three nominations submitted by the BIG C.

The TDC is responsible for recommending to the BCC the most effective uses of tourist development tax revenue. Over the last three years, Mayor Gattis and other BIG C mayors have worked tirelessly to encourage the TDC and BCC to take immediate action. "Our beaches require nourishment regularly as they are our first line of defense against storms and serve as temporary homes each year to endangered sea turtle hatchlings," says Mayor Gattis. "While other members of the TDC focus on advertising, baseball stadiums, museums, and sports complexes, it will be my job to keep reminding them of the importance of our beaches. Without beaches, we'd have no stadiums. The Army Corp has refused to protect our shoreline, so it is time for the County to step up before it is too late."

Mayor Gattis also serves as the Mayors' Council of Pinellas County delegate on the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMS).

CITY PROJECTS

From sky-high tree trimming, to jumping in the water cleaning razor- sharp oyster shells out of the check valves (doing all we can to mitigate that flooding) - these two do it all - and always with great smiles - you guys are the best!

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They do it all!

Grady and Justin painting the 21st Street beach walkover with non-skid paint.

Crew Leader Grady Wright (left) and MWII Justin Lomerson (above) making it safe to get to the beach.

IT'S HOT - LET'S HYDRATE!

The Dog Days of Summer

Ancient Greeks noticed that Sirus appears to rise alongside the sun in late July. They believed the combined power of the stars is what made this the hottest time of year.

Ancient Romans believed Sirius contributed to the sun’s heat and referred to this extremely hot period as 'dog days'.

Present-day Belleair Beachans believe that it's just dog-gone hot!

For tips and reminders to keep cool click on ready.gov

Sirius the Dog Star

Weeds - High Grass - Plant Overgrowth

over one third of all code violations in the City are for these issues.

It's helpful for everyone to be familiar with the City Code to maintain stable property values, a safe environment, and to continue to be the premier city that Belleair Beach is!

Click on the Code Enforcement Quick Reference Guide to the left for more information, and click HERE for the link to the complete City Code to search for Anything and Everything code-related - and never hesitate to contact the Staff at City Hall with any questions or concerns.

BRIDGE CLEAN UP

Even the Dog Days of Summer Can't Keep Our Volunteers Down!

Temperatures were up but that didn't keep our Crew down

The next BRIDGE cleanup will be October 21st from 9am-11am. Meet at City Hall to check in, garbage bags and gloves will be supplied.

PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

The Fall/Winter Season Kick Off is Coming

Save the Dates - You won't want to miss these!

October 28th, Pets & Pals Halloween 10:00am - 12:00pm

December 4th, Holiday Social & Tree Lighting 5:00pm - 6:00pm

January 13th, Third Annual Health & Wellness Fair 10:30am - 1:30pm

February 3rd, Mayor's Chili Cook Off 12:00pm - 2:00pm

What is the BBCF?

It's for YOU!

Their Mission is "to foster a healthy, beautiful and thriving environment through good works, community improvement projects, and social gatherings to enhance the lives of our residents" Check out their website for ways that YOU can get involved!

https://www.belleairbeachcommunityfoundation.org/