Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
October 21, 2025

Man claiming to know Trump threatens to throw a party

A man claiming to know the president was using his famous punchline at a golf club resort prompted a call to Longboat police this week. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 15, 2025

Man alleges spying operation at a downtown convenience store

Convinced he was on a CIA and FBI hit list for his knowledge of international espionage, a man kicked a store customer whom he believed was following him. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
October 14, 2025

Bootleg parasailing prompts police response on Longboat Key

Help with a lost laptop, suspiciously present tree trimmers and resourceful fun highlight this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 8, 2025

Car window smashed over a $30 dispute

A man tells police his car's rear window was shattered by his girlfriend because he wouldn't give her $30. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
October 7, 2025

Latex-glove wearing Uber driver spooks Longboat riders

A trio of vloggers stopped at a mansion, a woman in a dumpster and a latex-glove wearing Uber driver are among Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 1, 2025

Unruly patron puts on a strip show in a downtown bar

A man refused service because of intoxication retaliates by dropping his pants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
September 30, 2025

Rotting, plastic-wrapped watermelon delivery prompts police call

A rotting watermelon in cling wrap was delivered to a Longboat condo and prompted a police investigation. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
September 24, 2025

Man arrested for indecent exposure at Lido Beach Pavilion

After exposing himself to a family at Lido Beach Pavilion, a man returns to the scene of the crime the next day and is arrested. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
September 21, 2025

Rowdy maintenance workers prompt calls to Longboat police

A mysterious blinking light in the Gulf, rowdy maintenance workers and a suspected lemon thief are some of the calls from this week's Longboat Key Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
September 17, 2025

Woman leaves two downtown restaurants without paying her tab

After skipping out on tabs at two restaurants, a woman is banned by police from both establishments. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
September 16, 2025

Police respond to Longboat home after snake slithers in

Snakes, flying planks, night terrors and pickup attempts prompted calls to police on the Key in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
September 10, 2025

Road rage car change ends in arrest on weapons charge

As officers untangled an incident when three vehicles were chasing a fourth, weapons were discovered in one of the vehicles. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

S.T. Cardinal
September 9, 2025

Golfing with dogs prompts police response on Longboat Key

An abandoned wheelchair, purported towel theft, fishing with drones and more in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
September 3, 2025

Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser

After being taunted and then approached by a would-be attacker, a man in a wheelchair takes him down with a hammer. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.