Treasure Island's Thunderbird Resort files plans to demolish building, rebuild

Treasure Island's Thunderbird Resort files plans to demolish building, rebuild

The iconic Treasure Island Thunderbird Resort has filed plans to demolish its current building. Damage from Hurricane Helene closed the property in September 2024. The resort has been a welcome sight on the Island since 1957.Plans filed with Southwest Florida Management District showed the building would be demolished, and a new resort with parking, utility, and stormwater management infrastructure would replace its current spot. The plans would…

Wiggo Helgheim had to tear down the nail tent he had been given permission to build by the campsite owner.

Treasure Island’s iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort to be demolished and rebuilt

The iconic Thunderbird Beach Resort, a Treasure Island landmark for the past 68 years, is set to be completely demolished and rebuilt after sustaining catastrophic damage caused by last year’s back-to-back hurricanes. The courtyard-style resort, located at 10700 Gulf Boulevard, was among many properties hit hard by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which left behind piles of debris and extensive structural damage, forcing the immediate closure…