TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Someone else will have to lead Treasure Island through hurricane recovery after the mayor announced his resignation.

On Facebook, Mayor Tyler Payne said he didn’t have time to devote to the job and that his family is moving off the island after storms flooded out his house and damaged it beyond repair.

Treasure Island took hits from both Helene and Milton, damaging homes and businesses.

"As we recover from these storms, it is going to be critical for the Mayor to dedicate a significant amount of time to lead our community through the process," Payne wrote. 

"In addition to my role with the City, I have a full time job with my family business. We are in a critical growth phase right now and it is going to require my full effort and attention."

Payne said he will be living nearby and hopes to stay involved in the community. In his Facebook post, he said Vice Mayor John Doctor will take over.