Lost something in Venice? Here is who to contact.
File a single report and we route it to the Venice Police Department, local lost and found offices, and active community networks. Your report stays active, keeping watch for your item across local channels.
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)
Reported in Venice
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
You describe your loss
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details needed to alert the right local offices and community groups in Venice.
We connect it to the right places
Your report reaches the Venice Police Department's lost and found, Breeze Transit (if it was on a bus), local animal services (for pets), and Facebook community pages where Venetians post found items daily.
Your report keeps searching for you
While you go about your day, your report stays active in our system. We cross-check new found item posts and announcements against your description for the entire search period, and alert you the moment a match appears.
Where Items Turn Up in Venice
Know where to look, and where we'll search on your behalf.
Venice Police Department
The Venice Police Department's lost and found section holds items turned in by the public and businesses. Call their non-emergency dispatch to report a loss or check if your item has been found. We generate the details needed and point you to the right phone number and extension.
Breeze Transit Lost & Found
If you left something on a Breeze Transit bus in Venice, the lost and found team holds items for a set period. They can tell you if your item came in. We make sure you know exactly where to call and what details to have ready.
Venice Municipal Airport
Items left in terminals, security areas, or airport grounds can be turned in to the Airport Administration Office. If your loss happened at the airport, we help you understand the reporting process and retention timeline.
Lost Pet Support
If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet in Venice, contact Sarasota County Animal Services immediately. They maintain lost and found records and can help reunite you with your companion. For faster community reach, file a priority lost pet report with us as well.
Sarasota County Animal Services: (941) 861-9500|Animal Rescue of Venice Inc.: (941) 492-6200
Venice City Hall
City Hall can direct you to specific lost and found services or departments based on where you lost your item. We help you identify which department to contact for your particular situation.
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The sooner you report, the better your chances.
Each passing day makes it less likely that a found item will be kept in a lost and found bin or remembered by a person who picked it up. Once your report is in the system with ReportLost, though, you can stop worrying. We take it from there, and your item stays in our active search for months.
Report my lost item →Venice's charm comes with a scatter of places where belongings go astray. Leave something at a restaurant on Beach Road, forget it on a Breeze Transit bus, drop it at the Venice Municipal Airport, or misplace it in one of the city's parks and waterfront areas, and you're suddenly juggling calls to the police non-emergency line, the transit authority, and scrolling through Facebook posts every few hours hoping someone found it.
ReportLost cuts through that friction. One report, filed once, reaches all the channels that matter in Venice—the police department, transit's lost and found desk, local rescue and shelter networks, and the community groups where residents post discoveries. Then your report works around the clock for you, checking new posts and announcements against your item's description, so you don't have to.
Common places where Venice visitors and residents lose things
From the beach to downtown, items get left behind everywhere.
Venice Beach & Waterfront
The island's shoreline, parks, and public beaches are high-traffic areas where phones, wallets, and personal items slip out of pockets or bags.
Downtown Venice (US-41 & Beach Road)
Restaurants, shops, and galleries along the main commercial corridor see plenty of lost belongings handed in by staff and found by other visitors.
Venice Municipal Airport
Travelers moving through check-in, security, and gates frequently leave items behind in rental cars, terminals, and waiting areas.
Breeze Transit Bus Routes
Personal items left on buses circulating through Venice are often turned in at the transit system's lost and found or kept by drivers.
Residential Streets & Parks
Deliveries, outdoor activities, and neighborhood errands sometimes mean items are misplaced in yards, parks, or on the sidewalk.
Venice's Online Community Lost & Found
Real Venetians post found items and help reunite people with their belongings every day.
Active community space dedicated to lost and found items and pets in the Venice area.
Dedicated group where residents post lost and found pet flyers and coordinate search efforts.
Large, frequently active community page that reaches a wide audience across the 941 area code.
Sarasota County subreddit where Venice residents ask for help locating lost items and pets.
Questions about losing and finding items in Venice
How long does the Venice Police Department keep lost items?
The Venice Police Department's policy typically holds items for a set period (usually 30 to 90 days, depending on the item type). Check with them at (941) 486-2444 for specifics. Once you file a report with ReportLost, we help ensure your item doesn't slip through the cracks.
What if I lost something on a Breeze Transit bus?
Call Breeze Transit's lost and found team at (941) 300-1553 as soon as possible. Have your route number, vehicle number (if you know it), and a description ready. Items are held for a limited time. We can include transit details in your report so the right people get notified.
If I lost a pet, what do I do first?
Contact Sarasota County Animal Services at (941) 861-9500 immediately and provide a detailed description. Also reach out to Animal Rescue of Venice Inc. at (941) 492-6200. Post on Facebook groups like 'Lost Pets of Venice Florida' and 'Lost and Found Pets 941'. Filing a priority lost pet report with ReportLost amplifies your search across all channels.
How do I report a loss at Venice Municipal Airport?
Call the Airport Administration Office at (941) 486-2711. Describe your item, where you lost it, and when. If it was on airport grounds or in a terminal, the office can direct you to the specific lost and found location. Filing a report with ReportLost ensures we alert all relevant airport services.
Can ReportLost.org file the report for me, or do I still have to call the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that centralizes and amplifies your report. We contact the police department, transit, and local community channels on your behalf, and your report stays active in our search system for 12 months. You don't have to make separate calls to each place; we handle the routing. However, for time-sensitive items or urgent cases, calling the police non-emergency line directly can also help.
What if someone finds my item and posts it on Facebook?
Our system checks new posts on community pages and lost and found groups against active reports. Once we identify a credible match, we alert you immediately with the details, so you can reach out to the person who found your item. You won't have to scroll through posts yourself every day.
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Ready to report your loss?
The faster you get your report into the system, the sooner Venice's police, transit, and community networks start working to reconnect you with your item. Every hour counts, and once filed, your report continues searching on your behalf for the entire duration.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Venice Police Department, the City of Venice, Breeze Transit, Venice Municipal Airport, Sarasota County Animal Services, or any other government or municipal agency listed. We help you report losses more efficiently by routing information to the right local channels, but we do not replace official police reports or the services provided by these agencies. For emergencies or urgent matters, contact local authorities directly.