Current Economic and Development Projects

Coca-Cola is a 27.5 acre site where Tropicana orange juice and Dasani water has been produced since the 1940s. In 2020, Coca Cola informed the City they will be relocating to Bartow, Florida within the next year. Due to the pandemic and other factors the relocation was delayed.  Coca Cola recently announced they would be closing the plant doors officially on May 31, 2024.  

Coca Cola has been a great partner with the City over the decades and recognizes the importance of how the property is used and redeveloped. The property is expected to be listed for sale by end of 2024. Please note staff is working closely with Coca Cola staff and Pinellas County Economic Development personnel along with interested developers on the future uses for this site which is zoned industrial.

The City and Coca Cola understand the sensitivities and importance in finding the best buyer and best use for the site.

Coca-Cola Property Report(PDF, 2MB)

Skinner Blvd. Complete Streets Improvements

The City of Dunedin has made improvements to the intersection of Skinner Blvd and the Pinellas Trail by constructing a new traffic signal. The signal will only allow vehicles and trail users to enter the intersection with the appropriate indication. The signal is temporary and will be replaced by a Complete Streets project in 2024.

The project will include a lane diet, roundabouts, and a multi-purpose path connecting to the Pinellas Trail to make travel safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and to stimulate economic development. Comprehensive engineering and forecasting have been done to evaluate the current and future traffic trips on this segment of Skinner Blvd.

Key Project Elements

• Lane reduction from Broadway to Oak St.
• Roundabouts at Douglas Ave. and Highland Ave.
• 10' concrete sidewalks throughout.
• New mast arm signal at Bass/Main.
• Bus pull-outs.
• Decorative street lighting.
• Raised median on-street parking

Schedule

• Public Meeting – June 27th 5:30pm at City Hall
• Phase III (90%) – Late August
• Final Bid Documents – Mid March 2024
• Project Letting – Late May 2024
• Construction Start – Early Fall 2024

Old City Hall Demolition

A plan to demo old City Hall is scheduled for late summer of 2023 with an interim plan for grass and benches in order to stabilize the site. A site design which is to include a pocket park and restrooms will be prepared and presented to City Commission early 2024.

Planned enhancements along the median on Patricia Avenue will revitalize the corridor. Improvements will add vibrancy to Patricia Avenue and encourage private investment resulting in increased tax base and job creation. The landscape median is scheduled to be installed at the corner of Main and Patricia Avenue this summer and will function as a decorate entryway.

Please be advised that on February 19, 2024, or shortly thereafter, the City of Dunedin will begin a construction project on Patricia Avenue at the entrance off Main Street (580). The project will enhance the gateway onto Patricia Avenue and improve vehicular and pedestrian safety.

The City will construct a landscape median with curbing, irrigation and electric for lighting. Landscaping will include Palm Trees and ground cover. The area will be repaved when construction is complete.

This project will have no impact on the shops at Dunedin Plaza. It will be business as usual.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to: Patrick Prusak (727) 298-3181 or pprusak@dunedinfl.net

Ocean Optics Property Redevelopment

The site commonly referred to as Ocean Optics from the prior owner Ocean Optics is across from Casa Tina and was recently purchased by a developer. The developer is a full service design, engineering and real estate company. At this time the developer recognizes the importance of sensitive development for this high profile site and is currently looking at possible mixed uses for the property.

Learn about other development projects.

Main Street Pavers Enhancement

The Phase 1 (in front of CasaTina restaurant) initiative will improve walkability and overall aesthetics on the south section of Main Street from Douglas Avenue to the Pinellas Trail. Future phases from 2024 will continue paver enhancements as existing streetscape needs enhancement. The project is scheduled to begin work this summer.

Mease Materials Parking Lot

The demolition of the old Mease Materials building has been completed and the lot is being stabilized. A future phase will include parking lot stripping, curbing, lighting and landscaping. The first phase will be completed early summer 2023. 

491 & 469 Causeway Blvd.

The J Hotel project consists of the following:

• A new three-story, 68-room boutique hotel on the subject properties. The new hotel will consist of two floors of guest rooms over ground floor parking plus the usual amenities such as meeting space, dining area, staff offices and laundry along with a ground floor swimming pool for guests.
• Primary use of the new boutique hotel will be by the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training and the regular season for the duration of the license agreement between the City and the Toronto Blue Jays. Only a small number of rooms will be available to the general public during certain times of the year.

1413 Bayshore Blvd.

Mira Vista Townhomes Phase II is directly south of Phase I and consists of one 2-unit building and two 3-unit buildings for a total of 8 townhomes. All three buildings are 3 stories in height.

400-420 Finn Way

The Townhomes at Highland Crossing project is on 1.12 acres and consists of three 2-story residential townhome buildings. One building contains 4 units; one building contains 5 units; and 1 building contains 6 units for a total of 15 townhomes.

601-615 Sea Ct.

Sea Palms consists of four "twin-villa" townhome units along with a single townhome unit for a total of 9 townhomes in this waterfront subdivision. All buildings are 3 stories in height.

418 Grant St.

The Grant Street Inn is a two-story lodging facility over subsurface parking consisting of 22 hotel rooms in the downtown area.

803-850 Oak Bend Ln.

The Oak Bend Townhomes project consists of thirty-two (32) townhomes on the former site of a mobile home and trailer park. All buildings are 3 stories in height.