SARASOTA, Fla. — The annual Pineapple Drop takes place for New Year’s Day in downtown Sarasota at Lemon Avenue and Main Street, followed by a fireworks show over the Bayfront.
The Sarasota Police Department asks those planning to attend the festivities to leave backpacks, coolers and alcohol at home.
Police also stress that it is against the law to discharge a firearm in the City of Sarasota. Violators can be arrested…