Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
March 17, 2026

Police investigate after shell casings, not shells, reported washed up on beach

An anonymous caller reported finding gun shell casings washed up on the Longboat Key beach. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
March 11, 2026

Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police were called to an alleged battery only to learn a man called 911 to get his ex-girlfriend to leave him alone. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
March 10, 2026

Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors

The owner of a boat slip hid painters on his boat to evade marina staff trying to enforce a no painting rule. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
March 4, 2026

Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

A man claimed his federal probation prohibits co-habitation and that his mother must move out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
March 3, 2026

Man dropping off business card gets police called on him

Longboat police responded to a suspected burglary that, upon further review, was just a solicitor. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 25, 2026

Man climbs to the roof of a bar in search of his friend

A patron of a downtown bar, who was trespassed after being spotted on the roof, said that's the last place he saw his friend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
February 24, 2026

Longboat Key hitchhiker gets visit from police

A man trying to catch a ride back to downtown Sarasota prompted a call to police. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 18, 2026

Property owner accuses contractor of stealing equipment

The owner of a commercial property says HVAC employees stole equipment while the contractor calls it a repossession. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
February 17, 2026

Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call

A Longboat woman called police after her neighbor's dog pooped in her yard again. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 11, 2026

Woman scorned breaks up by breaking up boyfriend's property

When a woman finds evidence of her boyfriend's philandering, she goes on a tirade by destroying more than $6,000 worth of his belongings. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
February 10, 2026

Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

A beachgoer and his wife stumbled upon what they believed was a human leg bone while searching for shells. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 4, 2026

Soccer fight leaves victim's car damaged

A pickup soccer game dispute spilled into a parking lot as one combatant's vehicle was damaged, presumably by an opposing player. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
February 3, 2026

Woman tried to pay for groceries with a fake $100 bill

Police were called on a woman who tried to use a counterfeit bill who then made an angry phone call to whomever gave her the bill. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
January 28, 2026

Newfound romance ends abruptly over jealousy

An officer drives a heartbroken woman back to her hotel after she was ditched for talking to another man in a hot tub on Lido Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
January 27, 2026

Police respond to man who left door open to enjoy weather

Longboat Police were called on a man who left his door open on a pleasant Sunday evening. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

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Police investigate after shell casings, not shells, reported washed up on beach

Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police respond to marina where boat owner was stowing away contractors

Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

Man dropping off business card gets police called on him

Man climbs to the roof of a bar in search of his friend

Longboat Key hitchhiker gets visit from police

Property owner accuses contractor of stealing equipment

Neighbor’s dog business prompts Longboat police call

Woman scorned breaks up by breaking up boyfriend's property

Longboat police determine suspicious object washed ashore not human leg bone

Soccer fight leaves victim's car damaged

Woman tried to pay for groceries with a fake $100 bill

Newfound romance ends abruptly over jealousy

Police respond to man who left door open to enjoy weather

Watersports events line up at Benderson Park in April

Longboat Key's Cops, Cars & Coffee rescheduled

City parking scheme schemes hurting our tourism

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