Indian Shores Town Hall
19305 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL 33785-2214
indshore@myindianshores.com
Town Hall: (727) 595-4020
Fax: (727) 596-0050

The Town of Indian Shores is a special flood hazard area. Residents are asked to review our flood-related web pages.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION’S REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS

Your Condo Association (not the individual unit) tax bill may reflect a new Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District Non-Ad Valorem fee levied on properties that were previously considered tax and fee exempt. This new fee applies to condominium common ground, county, city  and church properties, hospitals, disabled veterans, etc.; all properties that previously enjoyed tax and fee exempt status.

 The PSF&R Fire Commission unanimously decided to rescind the Resolution that created this levy at their meeting on November 18, 2008.  That decision will become official at their next meeting once public notice has been given.

If you are taking advantage of the early pay discount on your tax obligation, check with the Pinellas County Tax Collector at 727-464-7777 to verify the correct amount to be paid.

Of course, normal fire district assessment fees still need to be paid as customary.  This adjustment in the tax bill only applies to this new Non-Ad Valorem fee on formerly tax/fee exempt property.

You will receive formal notification from the Tax Collector canceling this new assessment within the next couple of months. The Town applauds the PSF&RD for recognizing the concerns of our citizens and for reversing a controversial decision.

Jim Lawrence, Mayor, Town of Indian Shores


GULF BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Caution Needed During Lane Painting
As the Gulf Boulevard Construction Project has progressed, the support of the residents and businesses along Gulf Boulevard has been invaluable.  Now, as the first section of the project nears completion, your assistance is needed again.  As the contractor prepares to paint the pedestrian lane along the road's shoulders, please be mindful of the fresh paint.  The special paint requires eight hours of sunshine to fully cure before it is ready for traffic.  The contractor will place barricades around newly painted sections, including driveways, but an access route to every business and residence will be maintained at all times.  If you have any questions about this phase of the project, please call Assistant Superintenent Ian Cruikshank at (239) 398-2097 or your Pinellas Green Vest representative, Darlene Brown at (727) 422-8123.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT 
Please see the attached PDF document for the Town of Indian Shores Public Notice of Intent

ATTENTION FLOOD POLICY HOLDERS
Effective in May 2008, FEMA  is changing its rules and will no longer offer the Town's 20% premium discount on certain flood insurance policies.  For details, click on FLOOD INFORMATION,  then ARTICLES, then select and read the articles entitled "2007-2008 Winter NFIP CRS Update" and "2008 FEMA Discount Policy Update".

RECLAIMED WATER CONNECTIONS
The Town has been advised that it is being projected that connections to the reclaimed water system will be coming available near the end of 2008 or beginning of 2009.  Look for a Reclaimed Water Pre-Connection Workshop around November or December 2008 for more details.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TOWN HALL

Beach Ballroom Holiday Dance Party:  Dance to music of the 40's and 50's played by the Dancing DJ, Mel.  Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing and Tango will be played.  This event takes place Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM.  There will be a dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:00 PM, open dancing from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and a dance exhibition at 9:00 PM.  Cost is $8 per person, or $15 per couple if tickets are purchased in advance.  Cost is $10 per person at the door.  Dress to impress in your holiday best!  For information or to purchase tickets, contact Carol Baker at 727.374.3881 or call the Town Hall at 727.595.4020.

Qualifying dates:      A Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, 10 March 2009, to fill the position of Mayor for a three (3) year term.  Any Candidate seeking election must officially qualify as a Candidate during the qualifying period beginning Noon, December 5, 2008 and ending at Noon, December 12, 2008.  For more information relative to this process, please contact the Town Clerk, Marcia Grantham at 595.4020 x 26. 

Holiday Boat Parade:  The Indian Shores and Redington Beaches Holiday Boat Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th.  Boats start at the Tom Stuart Causeway in Madeira Beach at 6 pm and head north up the Intracoastal Waterway to the Pub Waterfront Restaurant in Indian Shores around 9 pm.  Boats reach the viewing party behind Town Hall at approximately 8 – 8:30 pm.  Come join us in the park for a holiday party with music and refreshments and a perfect view of the parade.

Internet Access:      Available at the Town Hall, (not in the library). You will need to purchase a $5 annual library membership card to use the computers.  Reserve your ½ hr. time period Monday thru Friday between 8:30 am and 3 pm., by signing up in the Town Hall lobby.  

Library Hours:         Open Mondays & Thursdays, 1 - 4 pm, and Saturdays 10 am – 1 pm, 595-4020 x 23. Entrance is on the north side of the Town Hall Building under the green canopy.  Membership is only $5 per year.

Yoga Class:            Meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 am in the Auditorium. Call Tom Meagher at 365.4901. Cost is $6 per class.

Senior Exercise:       Meets Tuesdays & Fridays @ 11 am in the Auditorium. Call instructors Cindy Brauer at 430.2756 or Sheryl King at 481.4950 for more information.  Cost is $5 per class.

Council Meeting:       Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7 pm in the Auditorium. 

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: Meets Wednesdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm, in the Auditorium, directed by Nora Harvey, 733.7138. $5 per game, includes snacks.  Come alone or bring a partner. We guarantee you will have a partner.

Ballroom Dance Lessons: Meets Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm in the Auditorium, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th  Learn the Swing! Stay and practice until 9 pm.  Lessons conducted by Carol Baker, 374.3881. Cost is $8 per person per class.  Partners preferred but not necessary.  

Tai Chi Class:         Meets Thursdays @ 10:30 am in the Auditorium.  Call Deb Marzani @ 397.2826 for more information.   Cost is $2 per class donation to the Taoist Tai Chi Society.

Closed for Holidays:  The Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th at Noon through Friday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas Holiday, and on Wednesday, December 31st at Noon through Friday, January 2nd, 2009 in observance of the New Years Holiday.