Barrier Islands Government Council Logo BIG-C Barrier Islands Govenrment Councile Pinellas County Florida USA BIG-C Barrier Islands Govenrment Councile Pinellas County Florida USA
Jim Lawrence BIG-C President
James "Nick" Simons BIG-C Vice President
George N. Cretekos - Big-C Secretary/Treasurer
Jim Lawrence
President
James "Nick" Simons
Vice President
George N. Cretekos
Secretary/Treasurer

Welcome to the Barrier Islands Governmental Council ...

The Big C

What is the Big-C?
The Big-C is a governmental council including eleven municipalities residing on the west coast of Florida, from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater:

  • Belleair Beach
  • Belleair Shore
  • Clearwater
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Indian Shores
  • Madeira Beach

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  • North Redington Beach
  • Redington Beach
  • Redington Shores
  • St. Pete Beach
  • Treasure Island

Why does the Big-C exist?

  • To stimulate communications between the barrier islands cities to focus on problems common to all, including but not limited to: tourism, recycling, public transportation, beach preservation, renourishment and access, marine environment, air and water quality, public safety, density management, waterway regulation, taxation based on permanent residents and average transient population, to unite and be able to have one voice addressing the County, State and Federal governments while respecting the individuality of each city.

We invite you to become acquainted with--and participate in--the Big-C!

What can I learn about the Big-C by viewing this website?

  • Meeting schedules, agendas and minutes
  • Amended By-Laws
  • Resolutions
  • Biographies of the Big-C Mayors
  • Links to city sites
  • Links to tourist information
  • Maps
  • Emergency communication