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History

In 1918, a real estate investor who was trying to drum up business hired a group of men to "discover" a treasure chest that had been buried on the gulf beaches. After the chest was put on display at a local bank, people by the hundreds found their way to the beach.

Treasure Island is a unique city on the central Gulf Coast of Florida, part of the Gulf beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The town is actually a peaceful island that is 3.5 miles long, with a slow, gentle lifestyle. Driving through the city is like going back in time to the 50s, where you will see several preserved 50s style mid-century Modern structures including motels and vintage signs. Three Art Modern causeway bridges have become eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, reminding visitors of old retro "roadside" Florida. Not many places like it are left in the state today. Though quiet and relaxing, Treasure Island also has beach activities, fine dining and lots of shopping. Historic Johns Pass is just four miles away and offers deep-sea fishing excursions and day cruises. All types of outdoor recreation are available on Treasure Island, such as swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, golf, parasailing and more. Treasure Island is known for its sport kite competition in January and its Taste of the Beaches food festival in April. A weeklong Pirate Days celebration takes place during the 4th of July weekend. From Treasure Island, its just a short drive to the St. Petersburg Pier and Harbor, and Orlando and Disney World are a 90-minute drive away. However, with its dazzling white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets ? you may find it hard to ever leave the island once youre here.

Treasure Island is a residential community, population 7,369, and tourist destination that incorporates five separate islands into one city. It is immediately west of St. Petersburg and is home to four miles of wide, flat Gulf of Mexico beach that has earned the nickname "Jewel of the Beaches." John's Pass, in Madeira Beach to the north end, and Blind Pass on the south provide boaters with fast and easy access to the Gulf of Mexico from Boca Ciega Bay.

Treasure Island features a family atmosphere and is known for its events including a regional sport kite competition in January, the Taste of the Beaches food festival in April, "Symphony on the Beach" in May and a week-long Pirate Days extravaganza during the July 4th weekend.

Treasure Island is an area undergoing somewhat of a transformation, mostly through teardowns and rebuilds. Treasure Island is directly on the Gulf of Mexico and also Bordering the Boca Ciega bay on the other.

Treasure Island Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Treasure Island is a unique city on the central Gulf Coast of Florida, part of the Gulf beaches of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The town is actually a peaceful island that is 3.5 miles long, with a slow, gentle lifestyle. Driving through the city is like going back in time to the 50s, where you will see several preserved 50s style mid-century Modern structures including motels and vintage signs. Three Art Modern causeway bridges have become eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, reminding visitors of old retro “roadside” Florida. Not many places like it are left in the state today. Though quiet and relaxing, Treasure Island also has beach activities, fine dining and lots of shopping. Historic John’s Pass is just four miles away and offers deep-sea fishing excursions and day cruises. All types of outdoor recreation are available on Treasure Island, such as swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, golf, parasailing and more. Treasure Island is known for its sport kite competition in January and its Taste of the Beaches food festival in April. A weeklong Pirate Days celebration takes place during the 4th of July weekend. From Treasure Island, it’s just a short drive to the St. Petersburg Pier and Harbor, and Orlando and Disney World are a 90-minute drive away. However, with its’ dazzling white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets – you may find it hard to ever leave the island once you’re here.

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Treasure Island Weather & Climate

Temperate and mild, the central West Coast of Florida in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area enjoys a semi tropical climate with warm Gulf breezes and plenty of sunshine. Frequent thunderstorms, short in duration, dominate the summertime weather patterns, where humidity usually hovers near the 100 percent mark. Even with these frequent summer storms, however, this area of the state enjoys the most days of sunshine per year - with an average of 361. June through September are the wettest months, with the rest of the year being pretty dry by comparison. The most pleasant weather is found during the winter months between November and March when the humidity becomes more bearable and winds from the Bay and Gulf keep temperatures moderate.

Treasure Island Florida Activities

Activities on Florida's Treasure Island run the gambit from the truly luxurious to the fun and exciting family activities. It is an ideal choice both for honeymoons and the traditional family beach vacation. The water around Treasure Island is very calm, thus avoiding some of the dangerous rip currents and undertows so prevalent along Florida's Atlantic coast. Also, the calmer water can make boating activities much more pleasant.

Spa Oceana :The Don Cesar Hotel is known around the world not only for its eye-catching pink facade, but also its spa services, which are provided under the name Spa Oceana. Being pampered here is especially convenient for hotel guests, but anyone not staying at the hotel can book a spa treatment at the resort as well. There are literally dozens of treatments and massages to choose from, including couples options for those who want to share the experience together.

Water Activities : If getting out on the water is appealing, Florida's Treasure Island has many options. Such options are usually available right at most full-service resort, including personal watercraft or jet skis and boats. Boat rentals are available at many locations, including the Anclote Village Marina, which offers pontoon boats

Fishing : Florida's Treasure Island coast offers some of the best fishing in the entire state. Fishing can be done right from shore, or you can rent a boat to get out on the water. For those wanted professional guidance when fishing, there are party boats and charter boats available. For party boat fishing, check out the Two Georges boat with Dolphin Deep Sea Fishing.

Dining, Drinking and Shopping : Treasure Island has a wide variety of dining and drinking options including many serving fresh seafood or cold tropical drinks right on the water. The majority of businesses are located in the center of the island and within easy walking distance of each other. Choose from The Floridian, a popular local establishment serving the best Cuban sandwiches in the region, Ricky T's Bar and Grille that is another local hangout or The Pearl Restaurant, which is known as Treasure Islands fine dining spot. Take a walk and enjoy discovering all of the dining and drinking options giving you plenty of things to do. Prepare to party the night away listening to live entertainment as the exciting nightlife begins after watching the sunset over the gulf. Shopping on Treasure Island includes John's Pass Village on the north end, St Pete Beach on the south and several other specialty shops scattered among the areas hotels, restaurants and bars.

Attractions

Beach Nutts Bar & Grill : One of the best spots on the beach, this bar sits directly on the sand of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach bar and restaurant's open-air atmosphere suits its location to a tee. Seating is available on the second floor at the bar or at an outside table under an umbrella. Shorts and bathing suits are the dress code of the day. Live music is provided in the afternoons and evenings. The view is to die for and the food good enough to make you glad you are alive!

Treasure Island Beach Access : Pinellas County purchased a .5-acre plot of beachfront property on Treasure Island in 1985 for $1.75 million. A long-term intergovernmental lease between Pinellas County and the City of Treasure Island added a .466-acre parcel to the existing property.

Events & Festivals

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