February 20 is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming March 19 election. There are four proposed charter amendments on the ballot for the City of Belleair Beach. Are you registered? You can check your voter registration status here. Make a plan to vote so that your voice is heard!
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Be mindful of any materials, especially nets, left around docks and piers.
This dolphin was recently freed from a fishing net in Belleair Beach. You can watch the full rescue here.
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Public Works Employee Grady Wright saved a green sea turtle at Bayside Park on February 8. He noticed abnormal growths on the turtle, known as fibropapillomatosis, which can cause tumors to form on the skin and internal organs. Grady called the sea turtle rescue from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. They took the sea turtle into their rescue for evaluation. If the growths can safely be removed, the turtle could be rehabilitated and potentially released once healthy. If you see Grady out and about, please thank him for saving the sea turtles! |
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Today is the day! Morgan Park is reopened just in time for the nice spring weather. While Pinellas County closed the park temporarily to restore the dunes, city staff took the opportunity to refresh the park structures. |
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As a reminder, per City Code, all residents are to use lids on their garbage cans placed on the curb. Let's work together to keep our community clean.
Section 10-74. General Standards.
(12) Every occupant of any building or structure shall dispose of garbage, rubbish and/or other waste materials in an approved sanitary manner. Garbage shall be placed in the garbage disposal facilities or storage containers with lids as required by all applicable city codes.
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The Park and Recreation Board hosted another successful Health and Wellness Fair on January 13.
Thank you to the Park and Recreation Board for organizing another great event!
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We hope everyone who attended found it both fun and informative. |
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And a special thank you to the vendors who took time out of their weekend to spend with us! |
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BELLEAIR BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
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The Belleair Beach Community Foundation (BBCF) addresses the needs of our beach community and its residents. In 2023, the BBCF raised the funds needed for a kayak launch on 16th Street. In November, the group collected food for local charities. In December, they teamed up with the city for the Holiday Social and Tree Lighting, which was very well attended. Most recently, the BBCF helped the Belleair Beach Park and Recreation Board host the Health and Wellness Fair. Did you know the BBCF hosts quarterly Causeway Bridge Cleanups? These are held on the 3rd Saturday of each quarter, from 9am to 11am. Supplies and refreshments are provided.
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The City of Belleair Beach is seeking volunteers for the Planning and Zoning Board and the Park and Recreation Board.
Click here for more information about the boards or to apply.
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PROJECT UPDATE
Street and Drainage Improvements from 9th Street to Morgan Drive
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The City has awarded Project Bid B23-01 for Street and Drainage Improvements from 9th Street to Morgan Drive to Harbor Contracting, LLC in the amount of $3,999,821.40. A $2,120,000.00 capital improvement revenue note provided the additional funding needed to complete the remaining seven BMPs from the Stormwater Master Drainage Plan 2016 Update. The Project design includes approximate 26,077 square yards of street milling and resurfacing, 21,694 lineal feet of curb replacement, 1,737 lineal feet of cured-in-place-pipe lining, replacing 7 inlet tops and installing 3 new inlets. Construction is expected to begin in March. |
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BBCF Bridge Cleanups are Year-Round
~ Be the Change in Your Community ~
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BBCF Belleair Beach Causeway Bridge Cleanups are the third Saturday each quarter. The next bridge clean up will be will be April 20 at 9am.
Pictured at the January BBCF Causeway Bridge Cleanup - Dedicated Citizens, Coast Guard Reserve Members, Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue, BBCF Board Members, and joining for the first time, local Home Depot employees. Home Depot not only donated their employees' time, they also donated supplies!
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- Park and Recreation Beach Cleanup - March 2, 8am-9am
- Park and Recreation Beach Cleanup - April 6, 8am-9am
- City Wide Yard Sale - April 13, 8am-2pm
- BBCF Causeway Bridge Cleanup - April 20, 9am-11am
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Do you think a neighbor would like to receive news from the City?
Belleair Beach Residents can sign up to receive news about meetings, events, city surveys, emergency information, and more.
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ASK THE CITY MANAGER
Submit a question or comment to
City Manager Kyle Riefler
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
February 27, 2:30 PM - Park and Recreation Board Meeting
February 27, 6:00 PM - City Council Work Session
March 19 - Election Day
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