We are devoted to preserving our coastal city’s small-town charm because it’s where we live out our values of community, faith, and care for one another. For us, this work is a calling to create a place where families, neighbors, and visitors feel connected, valued, and at home—a community that reflects the love and dignity we’re called to share. It’s vital for our town because a small-town vibe fosters unity, supports local businesses, and protects our unique coastal beauty for future generations. By keeping our community close-knit, we’re building a legacy of togetherness that benefits us all.

A key part of this vision is maintaining our six-floor building height limit. This isn’t just about zoning—it’s about preserving the soul of this city. Here’s why this limit matters:

Keeps Our Coastal Charm Intact

The six-floor height limit ensures our skyline stays low, with quaint beachside cottages and small businesses defining our horizon, not towering condos and high-rise hotels like those in bigger cities nearby. This preserves Treasure Island’s identity as a cozy, welcoming village where you can stroll the beach without 11-story buildings blocking the sunrise. It’s what makes our town feel like home.

Fosters Neighborly Connections

Lower buildings create a human-scale environment where we can walk, bike, or chat on sidewalks without feeling overwhelmed by urban sprawl. Whether it’s neighbors waving hello or families gathering for our beloved beachside events, this intimacy is the heartbeat of our small-town vibe. It honors the dignity of every person, putting people first, not profits.

Protects Our Local Economy

By resisting high-rise development, we safeguard our mom-and-pop shops and local restaurants — remember the Pearl? The height limit keeps Treasure Island accessible to longtime residents, retirees, and small business owners, preventing the gentrification that could erode our community’s heart — with condo units that are empty for most of the year. It’s a stand for local control, ensuring we, the residents, shape our town’s future.

Safeguards Our Beaches and Way of Life

High-rises strain our infrastructure—think traffic jams or crowded beaches—and threaten our natural beauty, from pristine shores to delicate ecosystems. The six-floor limit protects these treasures, keeping Treasure Island a serene, family-friendly haven for all to enjoy. It’s our commitment to stewarding God’s creation for our kids and grandkids.

Builds a Lasting Legacy

Maintaining this limit ensures Treasure Island remains a multi-generational community where traditions endure, families stay, and newcomers join our small-town family. It’s about creating a place where our children can grow up knowing their neighbors, where our faith and values shine, and where the soul of our town endures.

As your neighbors, we are committed to this fight because it reflects our shared love for Treasure Island—a love rooted in faith, community, and justice. But we need your voice.

Share this newsletter with your friends and neighbors. Sign up for the Citizen Beach group on Facebook, where we’ll be holding Facebook Live events, email me (Carlos Miro at [email protected] with your thoughts). We are creating an initial group to begin the process of ensuring we maintain our small-town environment.

Share your thoughts, or volunteer for local efforts to keep our height limit in place. Together, we can protect the small-town soul of Treasure Island, ensuring it remains a beacon of togetherness for generations to come.

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