Pineapple Avenue Roadway Improvements
Summary
The city is planning to rebuild South Pineapple Avenue from Oak Street to just south of Ringling Boulevard — new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, and decorative streetlights — with construction eyed for next summer, coordinated with the neighboring Laumar development.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Construction is expected to bring temporary closures and detours on a downtown corridor next summer.
Downtown pedestrians, drivers, and businesses along Pineapple Avenue get safer, better-lit, more accessible streets.
Downtown drivers and businesses could face construction disruption during next summer's work.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Development Review Committee - Nov 4, 2026
The city is planning to rebuild South Pineapple Avenue from Oak Street to just south of Ringling Boulevard — new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, and decorative streetlights — with construction eyed for next summer, coordinated with the neighboring Laumar development.
Pineapple Avenue Roadway Improvements Public Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
The city is planning to rebuild Pineapple Avenue from Orange Avenue to just south of Ringling Boulevard — new road base, pavement, sidewalks, curbs, and stormwater inlets — plus better lighting on Burns Court. Curb extensions at two crosswalks aim to make walking the corridor safer.
FDOT to begin construction on S.R. 789 improvements Jan. 5
FDOT to begin construction on S.R. 789 improvements Jan. 5 City of Sarasota (.gov)
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