Beaches notebook

By AMY WIMMER

© St. Petersburg Times,
published October 14, 2001

Madeira Beach

The City Commission is changing its regular meeting schedule and, effective Oct. 23, will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Thursday's meeting has been canceled.

The meetings, which previously took place on the first and third Tuesday of each month, will continue to begin at 7 p.m. The commission will hold workshop meetings at 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

The change in Madeira Beach's meeting schedule was prompted by the hiring of a new city attorney, who had other municipal clients whose schedules conflicted with Madeira Beach.

All workshops and meetings are at City Hall, 300 Municipal Drive. Meeting agendas are posted at John's Pass Village, Winn-Dixie, Publix, at City Hall and at the Gulf Beaches Public Library. Notices and agendas are on Channel 15.

Indian Rocks Beach

The City Commission is expected to vote Oct. 23 on salary increases for the mayor and commissioners.

The 2 percent cost-of-living increase would bring the mayor's monthly salary from $463.50 to $472.77.

The commissioners' salaries would increase from $360.50 to $367.71 a month.

If approved, the increase would take effect in April.

Treasure Island

The city is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, when the clock tower is dedicated.

Organizers hope thousands of people will bring scissors to cut a ribbon that stretches 920 feet from 106th Avenue through the new musical clock tower to 108th Avenue.

"Treasure Island Celebration 2001" is a two-day street party from Gulf Boulevard to First Street E for the new 50-foot-tall downtown icon.

The festival begins Saturday morning with a milelong Pirate Parade, featuring 35 floats, the Budweiser Clydesdale horses and local organizations. At 10 a.m., the parade will head from the Treasure Island Recreation Center to the clock tower on 107th Avenue.

Anyone present can buy a free raffle ticket and be eligible to win one of six Celebration 2001 prizes. The top prize is a trip for two to London. Participants must be present to win. The drawing is at 6:30 p.m. that Saturday.

The clock tower will chime for the first time around sunset that day. Parking will be available at the Community Center, beach parking lots, City Hall and the Recreation Center. Parking is available at Gulf Golf and the future home of Cadillac Jack's, at 116th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard.

Free shuttle buses will run every 30 minutes Saturday through Treasure Island neighborhoods.

The celebration hours will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 21.

The Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron will hold its Fall Sale in support of its Safe Boating Program, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27.

The sale will take place at Squadron Headquarters, 130 126th Ave. E. A wide range of items will be available at bargain prices.

All proceeds support the volunteer Boating Safety Program sponsored by the squadron.

Since 1955, Boca Ciega Sail and Power Squadron has taught boating basics to thousands of area residents. Nationwide, 4-million people have completed power squadron boating courses. Volunteers also present displays at area events.

Isle of Palms will host its Oktoberfest celebration from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 27 at Triangle Park.

The celebration will feature traditional music, and the $5 meal includes bratwurst or hot dog, potato salad, sauerkraut, chips and soda. Children's meals will cost $1.

Reservations are not required, but residents who know they will attend should call 360-0712 so organizers can ensure they have enough food for everyone.

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