TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) – One year after Hurricane Helene flooded parts of Treasure Island, the Bilmar Beach Resort is officially back open, and for visitors and staff, it’s a welcome milestone.
“It has been a journey over the last 12 months,” said General Manager Clyde Smith. “Yesterday being the anniversary of Helene, where we took on over five feet of water.”
Before-and-after photos shared by the resort show the extent of the damage caused when the Category 4 hurricane made landfall on September 26, 2024. The storm surge severely damaged the lobby, offices, 33 guest rooms, elevators, and other key areas.
“Our lobby is a new, coastal, very casual look,” Smith said. “And our guests have just loved it since coming back here.”…