Economic development director outlines recovery work, master-plan push and redevelopment priorities

Oct 24, 2025

Treasure Island’s new economic development director reported on recent business reopenings, grant-seeking and a push for a citywide master plan and LDR updates to catalyze large-site redevelopment (Thunderbird and other properties). The presentation highlighted downtown foot-traffic declines and the need for zoning tools and development agreements.

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Treasure Island’s newly installed economic development director (referred to in the hearing as John) delivered a progress report and strategic overview during the Oct. 23 Planning & Zoning Board meeting, describing recent business reopenings, grant activity and a push toward a citywide master plan and LDR updates to encourage redevelopment.

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