Lost something in South Sarasota? Here are the offices that take your report.
File a single report and we notify the Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Breeze Transit, SRQ Airport, and active local community channels. Your report stays active, automatically matching new found items so you don't have to check 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)
No report has been filed in South Sarasota yet. Yours would be the first, and it gets a public page that anyone who finds your item can search.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in South Sarasota
You describe your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details police and local services need to act fast.
We route your report
Your information goes directly to the right Sarasota Police desk, the Sheriff's Property Section, Breeze Transit lost & found, the airport if needed, and community groups that specialize in reuniting people with their belongings.
Your report keeps searching
For 12 months, your report automatically matches against new found items, posts, and marketplace listings. We alert you the moment a credible match appears, so you can focus on your day while your case stays live.
Where lost items go in South Sarasota
Each location has its own process. We handle notifying them on your behalf.
Sarasota Police Department
Items recovered within the city go to the Property and Evidence Unit, housed at 2099 Adams Lane. They're open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We file your report with them and alert you to the right procedures for recovery.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Losses in unincorporated South Sarasota County go to the Sheriff's Property Section, also open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We generate the exact information you need to claim your item and direct your report to their desk.
Breeze Transit
Lost something on a Breeze bus or trolley? The transit system's lost & found holds items and processes claims by phone and in person. We ensure your loss is logged with them and you know exactly what to provide when you call.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Items left in public areas of the airport terminal are held for 30 days. The Lost and Found office is staffed during business hours. We tell you which terminal desk to contact and help you prepare your claim.
Shops, restaurants & public spaces
Items left at local businesses, restaurants, parks, or the beach often land with the manager or staff member on duty. We guide you on what to say and where to look first based on your location.
Lost pet?
If you've lost a dog or cat, Sarasota County Animal Services maintains a registry and holds found animals. They work closely with local shelters and rescue groups. We can help you file a comprehensive pet alert across all channels. File a priority lost pet report.
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Report your loss now, not later.
The sooner you file, the sooner we start cross-checking found items and alerting you. Every day counts in the first week, but with ReportLost, your report never stops working. Submit once and let our system do the searching.
Report my lost item →Losing a wallet, phone, ring, or keys in South Sarasota means juggling multiple agencies: the Sarasota Police Department, the Sheriff's Property Section, Breeze Transit if it happened on a bus, airport security if you flew out of SRQ, and scattered Facebook groups and community posts. Each has its own hours, phone lines, and records, and nothing talks to everything else. By the time you've called everyone and posted everywhere, days have passed.
ReportLost cuts through that chaos. One form, sent once. We handle routing your loss to every relevant channel in South Sarasota, from the Property and Evidence Unit on Adams Lane to the active community groups where locals post found items. And crucially, your report doesn't expire after you hit submit. It stays active, continuously comparing new found items against your description for months, so you're not glued to your phone waiting for messages. You report, we search for you.
Common places people lose things in South Sarasota
Your loss location helps us route your report to the right jurisdiction.
Downtown Sarasota
Main Street, restaurants, shops, and galleries. Items often end up with business owners or the Sarasota Police Property Unit.
Siesta Key & Lido Key
Beaches, boardwalks, and beachfront parks. Wallets and phones left on sand sometimes make their way to lifeguard stations or nearby businesses.
Sarasota Springs & residential areas
Neighborhoods and local parks where lost pets and personal items are often spotted by neighbors and posted to community groups.
Shopping & dining districts
Malls, strip centers, and restaurant rows. Many items are recovered by staff at the point of loss if reported quickly.
Transit corridors
Bus stops and Breeze routes connecting South Sarasota. Items left on buses are held at the transit lost & found.
South Sarasota community channels
We post your report to active local groups so neighbors and volunteers can help. These are the spaces where found items get reported first.
Facebook group for lost and found animals across Sarasota County
Highly active Facebook community dedicated to reuniting lost pets with families
Reddit community for Sarasota residents sharing local news and lost item posts
Facebook group covering all of Sarasota County with found animal alerts
Neighborhood posts where locals report found items and lost pets near their streets
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Sarasota Police Property Unit hold items?
The Sarasota Police Department's Property and Evidence Unit typically holds items for several months, but it varies. Once your report is filed with them, we recommend checking in after a few weeks if you haven't heard from us. Call 941-263-6040 to confirm they have your item.
What if my item was lost in unincorporated Sarasota County instead of the city?
If your loss occurred outside city limits, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Property Section handles it. They operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached at 941-861-4170. We route your report to the right jurisdiction based on your location.
How do I claim a lost item from Breeze Transit?
Call 311 or 941-861-5000 with your ride date, time, and route number. Have your description ready. Items are typically held for a reasonable period, but contacting them soon after your loss is important. We make sure you have this information when you file your report.
How long are items held at SRQ Airport?
Items found in public areas of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport are held for 30 days. If your item was left at a security checkpoint, contact the TSA directly. For general airport lost & found, call 941-359-2770 ext. 4256. We help you gather the details you need to claim.
My cat is lost. Where should I start?
Call Sarasota County Animal Services immediately at 941-861-9501 to report your pet as missing. They maintain a registry and hold found animals. Also post to the Sarasota Lost & Found Pets and Lost and Found Pets 941 Facebook groups, where the community is very active. ReportLost can help amplify your alert across multiple channels at once. <a href="/report-lost-pet"><strong>Consider filing a priority lost pet report with us.</strong></a>
Is ReportLost.org official, or does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service. We're not affiliated with any government agency, but we work alongside them. When you file with us, we ensure your information reaches the official channels, including the Sarasota Police, the Sheriff's Office, and other local lost & found operations. We make it easier and faster to report, and your case stays active longer than it would if you called once and waited. You can also file a report directly with police yourself; ReportLost saves you the time of doing all the legwork to find the right desk and the right wording.
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The first 24 hours matter most for retrieval, but your report stays in motion for months. File now and stop worrying about what comes next. We take it from here.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota County Animal Services, Breeze Transit, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, or the City of Sarasota. We work in coordination with these agencies and community channels but are not part of any government entity. For official police reports or animal control emergencies, contact the appropriate agency directly.