Category: Press Release

  • Press Release Regarding Opposition to SB 280

    Press Release Regarding Opposition to SB 280

    City of Indian Rocks Beach Files Objection to Florida Senate Bill 280/House Bill 1537 For several years the City of Indian Rocks Beach has objected to proposed legislation that negatively impacts home rule in Florida. This year is no exception. Today the City of Indian Rocks Beach once again objected to Senate Bill 280. The…

  • Press Release

    Press Release

    On January 1, 2024, at approximately 12:15 AM, a large fire was lit on the beach within the City of Indian Rocks Beach. Public Safety Officials including the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Indian Rocks Beach Code Enforcement, and Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue responded. Upon arrival, it was determined that a large number of Christmas trees…

  • Press Release-Sandbags

    Sandbags can be obtained at certain times prior to anticipated flooding. Please note that sandbags are only recommended for residents who may experience minor flooding from rainfall. Sandbags will not protect against storm surge from the intracoastal or Gulf waters. The City of Indian Rocks Beach encourages residents and businesses to reuse clean sandbags and…

  • Press Release-Beach Accesses

    Due to Hurricane Idalia the City of Indian Rocks Beach has experienced heavy erosion along the beach and dunes. As a result, many of our beach accesses remain closed. The City, in conjunction with Pinellas County, is looking into repair and reconstruction options. The City has issued a purchase order to a contractor to repair…

  • Press Release- City Manager Releases Proposed Budget

    The City of Indian Rocks Beach City Manager released the proposed budget for 2023-2024. The proposed budget and budget calendar are available for public review on the City’s website: www.indian-rocks-beach.com For further information, please contact:CITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH727/595-2517www.indian-rocks-beach.com View News Attachment

  • Press Release-Short Term Rental Form Release Date

    SETS START DATE OF NEWYLY ADOPTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE (2023-02) The City of Indian Rocks Beach Commission adoptedShort-Term Rental Ordinance (2023-02) on May 9th, 2023.Per the adopted ordinance all vacation rental forms will be released to the publicon or before July 14, 2023.The official start date of the new ordinance will be August 1, 2023.For…

  • Press Release On City Commission Meeting And Special City Commission Meeting

    For immediate release October 25, 2022PRESS RELEASECity Commission Meeting and Special City Commission Meeting.The next regular Indian Rocks Beach City Commission meeting is Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. There will be a discussion on Indian Rocks Beach Curbside Recycling Program.A Special City Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, at 6:00…

  • Press Release Sandbag And Yardwaste

    Sandbag Distribution- Yard Waste and Debris Prior to Hurricane Ian, the City of Indian Rocks Beach issued more than 14,000 sandbags and sand to Indian Rocks Beach residents and property owners. Now that we are more than halfway through the storm season, we ask that you properly store you sandbags for a possible future event.…

  • Press Release Mandatory Evacuation Order

    Effective 6 P.M. today, all residents in Evacuation Zone A (including all mobile home residents) will be under mandatory evacuation orders. Mandatory order for evacuation zones B and C will be effective tomorrow morning at 7 A.M. The City of Indian Rocks Beach City Hall will be open from 7:30 A.M. and will be closing…

  • Press Release- Public Art

    For immediate release September 22, 2022PRESS RELEASECITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESSES TO JOIN THE PUBLIC ART EXPERIENCEThe City of Indian Rocks Beach began a public art program several years ago with the installation of two sculptures at City Hall. The cost of the installation was sponsored by the IRB Homeowners Association. Since…