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Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2023
Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 6, 2023
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue

Police were called to retrieve private beach chairs being used by the public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Hotel guest evicted for taking too many paper plates
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 31, 2023
Hotel guest evicted for taking too many paper plates

All you can eat breakfast does not mean all you can take plates. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Police help a Longboat Key beachgoer find belongings
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 30, 2023
Police help a Longboat Key beachgoer find belongings

A theft was reported — only for the belongings to be found further down the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Man promises to keep front yard yelling 'to a minimum'
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2023
Man promises to keep front yard yelling 'to a minimum'

After screaming obscenities for hours a man tells police he'll tone it down. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat police enforce rules to keep dogs off the beach
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 23, 2023
Longboat police enforce rules to keep dogs off the beach

After multiple warnings, an officer wrote the dog owner a citation for continued violation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2023
False shoplifting accusation results in a 44-cent refund

A man was falsely accused by grocery store employees of stealing bananas. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat police lower the heat over air-conditioning troubles
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 16, 2023
Longboat police lower the heat over air-conditioning troubles

A hot room led to rising heat at a Longboat Key condo. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 10, 2023
Late-night fisherman vandalizes 'no fishing' sign on Siesta Drive Bridge

A man broke off a no fishing sign and tossed it into Sarasota Bay while yelling at passing cars. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 9, 2023
Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Woman called police after yelling at child for picking flowers at Payne Park
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 3, 2023
Woman called police after yelling at child for picking flowers at Payne Park

Bikers damaging a car, phantom spit and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Police respond to stolen vehicle in forgotten parking spot
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 2, 2023
Police respond to stolen vehicle in forgotten parking spot

A forgotten parking spot led to a stolen vehicle call. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Apartment complex pool fight leaves behind only clothing as evidence
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2023
Apartment complex pool fight leaves behind only clothing as evidence

Police found a pair of swim shorts and flip-flops as they investigated an altercation at a swimming pool. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat police help resident avoid scam
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • April 25, 2023
Longboat police help resident avoid scam

A resident inquired about mail asking for money and personal info. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2023
Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank

A man was hit in the head with a plank during an argument, and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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