Lost your wallet, keys, or phone on Longboat Key? Get it back.
One report connects you with the Longboat Key Police Department, local lost and found offices, and active community networks. Your report stays active, so you don't have to check back every day.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
Recent activity
Florida : the legal window is 90 days once the item is in law enforcement custody. Hotels, airports and theme parks set their own, often much shorter, retention policies. (Florida Statutes ch. 705)
Across the United States
- Wrislet clutch gray/silver bag with documents · Chicago, IL, October 8
- Ring TM on top · Greensboro, NC, October 8
- Keys · Sarasota, FL, October 8
- Keys · Brookline, MA, October 7
- Camera · Monterey, CA, October 7
Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works on Longboat Key
You tell us what you lost
Describe your item, where and when you lost it, and any details that matter. We collect everything needed to route your report to the right places.
We notify the places that matter
Your report goes directly to the Longboat Key Police Department, local businesses, community groups, and social channels where locals post found items. We handle the legwork so you don't have to call around.
Your report keeps searching for a match
For the entire duration of your search period, your report stays active and continues to compare against new found item posts, community alerts, and local listings. If a match shows up, we let you know right away.
Where lost items end up on Longboat Key
Know the channels—and let us connect them for you.
Longboat Key Police Department
The Police Department holds lost property reported by residents and businesses. They maintain a lost and found log and can match found items with your report. We generate the exact details you'll need and tell you which precinct has jurisdiction over where you lost your item.
Town Hall & City Services
Longboat Key Town Hall can direct you to the right department if your lost item involves a town facility or service. We help clarify which city contact makes sense for your situation.
Beaches, Shops & Restaurants
Businesses along the beach and in commercial areas often hold found items at their front desks or lost and found. We point you toward the specific location and help you describe your item so they know to reach out if it turns up.
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
If you lost something traveling through SRQ, the airport's lost and found processes claims by email. We connect you with the right procedure and include all the details they need.
Lost Pets
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet on or near Longboat Key, contact Manatee County Animal Welfare immediately and also reach out to Lost Pet Services, Inc., which coordinates missing pet alerts across the area. We help you alert the right agencies and community networks so your pet's description reaches rescuers fast. File a priority lost pet report
Manatee County Animal Welfare: 941-742-5933|Lost Pet Services, Inc.: 941-900-8303
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Don't let time work against you
The sooner your report enters the system, the sooner it can start matching with found items and community alerts. Start your report now and let our team take it from there.
Report my lost item →Losing something on Longboat Key can feel especially frustrating, whether it's a bracelet left at a beachfront restaurant, a wallet misplaced at the pier, or keys dropped near one of the island's public areas. The challenge is that found items get reported to different places, the police department holds lost property, Facebook groups light up with posts, and local businesses manage their own lost and found bins, all separately.
ReportLost cuts through that fragmentation. Instead of calling each place individually or scrolling through community posts hoping someone found your ring, you file one report with us. We route it to the Longboat Key Police Department and the right local channels, and your report stays active for months, automatically cross-checking new found item alerts so you can move on while we keep searching on your behalf.
Popular areas where items go missing
Lost something in or near one of these spots? Tell us the location and we'll connect with the right lost and found.
Gulf of Mexico Drive & Beachfront
The island's main waterfront strip, where wallets and jewelry slip away on the sand, at restaurants, or along the public beach access points.
Bay Isles Area
Home to Town Hall and local businesses; a common place to misplace keys, phones, and purses while running errands.
Longboat Key Center & Shops
Retail and dining hubs where personal items are often left behind or turned in to store lost and found desks.
Public Piers & Parks
Recreation areas where lost fishing gear, sunglasses, and rings are discovered by locals and reported to authorities.
Residential Neighborhoods
Items lost while walking, biking, or moving around the island's quieter streets often end up with neighbors or local workers.
Community networks tracking found items
Longboat Key locals use social media and community groups to post and share found items. We amplify your report across these channels.
Facebook group for island news and community updates, including lost and found posts
Active Facebook community where residents share local alerts and lost item sightings
Highly active Facebook network for lost pets across the 941 area, especially responsive for missing animals
Reddit community covering Sarasota County, where Longboat Key residents post lost item pleas
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Longboat Key Police Department hold lost property?
The police department maintains lost and found items for a set holding period. Call 941-316-1201 to ask about an item or check on its status. We include this contact in your report so you know exactly who to follow up with.
What if I lost something at a beach or public area on Longboat Key?
Beachgoers often turn found items to the nearest business or to the police department. Report your loss with us and describe the exact location; we connect with local authorities and businesses in that area so they know to reach out if it shows up.
Should I post on Facebook and also report to police?
Yes. Posting on Facebook reaches locals immediately, but filing a formal report with police creates an official record and keeps your description in their system. ReportLost handles both, routing your report to the police and amplifying it through community networks so you get maximum visibility.
How do I know if my item was found at SRQ airport?
Contact the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport lost and found directly by emailing lostandfound@srqapd.com with your item description and where you lost it. We include these details in your report and can guide you through the airport's claim process.
Can ReportLost help if I lost a pet?
Absolutely. Lost pets need urgent action. We route your report to Manatee County Animal Welfare, Lost Pet Services, Inc., and animal community networks across the area. We strongly recommend filing a priority lost pet report with us, which moves faster and reaches rescue networks immediately.
Is ReportLost.org official or affiliated with the Longboat Key Police Department?
ReportLost is an independent service that connects your report to official channels like the police department and local businesses. We are not part of any government agency, but we work to get your information to the right places and keep searching on your behalf. The police department and local services remain your primary lost and found contacts.
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Your lost item deserves a thorough search
Filing a report is the fastest way to activate a search across police, local businesses, community groups, and social channels all at once. Once you submit, our team routes everything for you, and your report stays active, keeping an eye out for matches for months to come.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent lost and found coordination service and is not affiliated with the Longboat Key Police Department, Town of Longboat Key, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Manatee County Animal Welfare, or any other government or private entity mentioned. We work to connect your report with these organizations and community channels, but they operate independently. Always verify contact information and procedures directly with these services.