Category: Press Release

  • UPCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION

    UPCOMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION

    TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of the City of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, in accordance with provisions of the State of Florida, Election Code, and The Code of Ordinances, City of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given and published that a General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at…

  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Elevate Florida Information Sessions

    Florida Division of Emergency Management Elevate Florida Information Sessions

    Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. The Florida Division of Emergency Management is offering information sessions on the Elevate Florida program. Learn…

  • Pinellas County Commissioners Address Need for Signed Beach Nourishment Easements

    Pinellas County Commissioners Address Need for Signed Beach Nourishment Easements

    The following information was released by Pinellas County’s Communication Department: The Pinellas County Commission was well-represented Thursday at an event intended to urge property owners to sign construction easements for the Sand Key Beach Nourishment project. Without the easements – more than 170 are still unsigned – nourishment will not take place in Indian Rocks…

  • Pelican Sculpture Unveiled

    Pelican Sculpture Unveiled

    On February 24, 2025,  City of Indian Rocks Beach officials, along with representatives of IRB Home, unveiled the City’s sixth public sculpture. The sculpture is located on Gulf Blvd, just south of 26th AVE. A bronze pelican sculpture from the Randolph Rose Collection was chosen by the city and purchased with a donation from IRB…

  • Beach Nourishment Signing Event

    Beach Nourishment Signing Event

    The City of Indian Rocks Beach is joining Indian Shores and North Redington Beach in offering residents a beach nourishment easement signing opportunity. The signing event will be held on Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21, 2025, 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Indian Shores Town Hall located at  19305 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL…

  • Beach Nourishment and Easements

    Beach Nourishment and Easements

    Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused significant damage to our beaches and the surrounding communities. The County is designing and seeking an emergency permit for a County lead project to nourish the full project template in case no other option prevails. This permit will likely have a very small window of construction, so to be…

  • IRB Nature Preserve Temporary Closure

    IRB Nature Preserve Temporary Closure

    The City of Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve will close Thursday, February 6, 2025, for maintenance. The closure of the Nature Preserve includes the restrooms, the parking area, dog park, and boardwalk. A reopening event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend this event. The reopening…

  • Available Hurricane Related Permitting Processes & Assistance Completing the Required Forms

    Available Hurricane Related Permitting Processes & Assistance Completing the Required Forms

    The City of Indian Rocks Beach continues to offer three preapproval options for renovations to properties that are not substantially damaged. The forms that are required for these processes are located under the Hurricane Resources Guide on the City of Indian Rocks Beach Website and can be found at the following link https://www.indian-rocks-beach.com/hurricane-resources/pre-approval-application-without-sd-nsd-letter/.   City…

  • City of Indian Rocks Beach Team Members Available to Assist Residents with Permitting Paperwork

    City of Indian Rocks Beach Team Members Available to Assist Residents with Permitting Paperwork

    Prior to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals meeting being held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the City of Indian Rocks Beach will have City team members available to assist property owners with completing the required paperwork for permitting to repair/rebuild their property and answer questions. This assistance will be available on Tuesday, January 21,…

  • City of Indian Rocks Beach City Commission Meeting Change of Venue

    City of Indian Rocks Beach City Commission Meeting Change of Venue

    In order to more comfortably accommodate residents, the venue for the City Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, has been moved from the Pelican Sand Piper Room to the Key West Center, Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 2nd St, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785. City of Indian Rocks Beach Ph: 727/595-2517 City Hall www.indian-rocks-beach.com…