Belleair Beach Mayor Dave Gattis has issued a warning to residents as Hurricane Milton approaches the area, emphasizing that it is not too late to seek shelter. Gattis expressed significant concerns about the community of Belleair Beach, which is still in the process of recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
The city, home to approximately 1,600 full-time residents, is situated directly on the Gulf of Mexico to the south of Clearwater. Gattis highlighted the challenges faced by the residents, noting that despite efforts to clear most of the debris left by Helene, about a quarter of the trash still remains on the streets.
