Causeway Isles, along with its sister community Yacht Club Estates, is a residential waterfront community located as far west in the City of St. Petersburg as you can travel on Central Avenue. It is a mid-1950s "dredge and fill" area, and most of its homes were constructed in the '50s and '60s. Originally homes sold for between $20,000 and $30,000; in 2006 the average list price for a home is 15 times that – over $500,000.

Boundaries:

Causeway Isles' western boundary is the Treasure Island draw bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway; its eastern boundary is another channel of water and the small Treasure Island Causeway bridge known as the East Bridge; its northern boundary is Boca Ciega Bay, and its southern boundary is also a water channel plus a small bridge to Yacht Club Estates. Land boundaries are Causeway Blvd. North and 79th Circle South.

This waterfront community of 411 single family homes has one major entry street to its secondary streets -- all of which are cul-de-sacs. The major entry street is 79th Street South which continues on to enter Yacht Club Estates. Causeway Isles is strictly a residential neighborhood with no businesses or retail establishments located within its boundaries.

History of the Neighborhood Association:
The current Causeway Isles Neighborhood Association was founded in June 1999 and incorporated on June 24, 1999. In 2006, there are over 150 members of the association – over one-third of the residents. The major challenges of this neighborhood have been traffic calming on 79th St., two beautification projects, and work with Treasure Island on the impact of bridge reconstruction on the neighborhood.
In 2000, new street/stop signs were erected on each street using grant monies and matching volunteer work. In 2001, the association received another grant from the City of St. Petersburg to erect new entry-way signs. Two concrete and granite signs at the corners of 79th Street South and Central Ave. were erected in 2002. The traffic calming plan for 79th Street South was approved by the City and will be completed in 2006 with new crosswalks, planted medians, and pedestrian safety areas.

The "Causeway" Bridges:
The "causeway" from the East fixed bridge on Central Ave., the East and West fixed bridges and the Bascule "movable" bridge, which connects the mainland of St. Petersburg to Treasure Island, are owned and maintained by the City of Treasure Island. Since 1955, based on an Agreement with the original Causeway Isles Developer and the City of Treasure Island, each lot owner of Causeway Isles pays an annual Road Tax of $10.00 to the City of Treasure Island. This tax is for the use of the Eastern Portion of the Treasure Island Causeway.

The East and West fixed bridges have been replaced. The draw bridge (bascule bridge) is being rebuilt with final completion in 2007-2008. It will be higher and result in fewer openings for boat traffic. There is no longer a toll charged to cross the bridge, as Federal funding paid for most of the replacement costs. The Causeway Isles Neighborhood expects an increase in vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic between St. Petersburg and Treasure Island once the bascule bridge is completed.

Copies of the "History of Causeway Isles" are available for purchase from the Causeway Isles Neighborhood Association at (727) 347-6889.

Causeway Isles Neighborhood Association (2006)
Charlotte Hughes, President (346-0203)
7972 3rd Ave. South St. Petersburg, FL 33707
City Council District – 1

Boundaries: Causeway Blvd. North - 79th Circle South

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