Resident reports loud music and screams from New Year's Eve partiers

Saturday, Dec. 28

Suspicious light sighting

12:14 a.m., 3000 block of Grand Bay Boulevard

Suspicious Incident: Dispatch alerted the Longboat Key Police Department to a report of multiple bright lights coming out of the water and moving toward Sarasota. The lights were white lights blinking red. An officer responded to the location and walked along the beach. In the distance, the officer saw blinking lights of what appeared to be a boat traveling toward Sarasota. Nothing seemed suspicious, and the officer closed the case. 

Sunday, Dec. 29 

Dispute over damage

2:09 p.m., 500 block of Putter Lane

Property Damage: An ongoing civil dispute between residents from property damage sustained during Hurricane Milton led to this police report. The complainant went to the Longboat Key Police Department to report that his neighbor’s jet ski came loose during the hurricane and came onto his property, allegedly causing damage to his fire pit and the stone base on which the fire pit was placed. 

The complainant said he spoke with the jet ski owner to attempt remediation, but there remained a disparity on how much the repairs would cost. According to the complainant, the repairs would cost between $3,500 and $4,500. He said the jet ski owner refused to pay more than $1,000 unless the complainant could provide proof that the jet ski caused the damage. 

The complainant also claimed the jet ski owner trespassed on his property to retrieve the jet ski in October. The officer said in the report that this matter is being handled civilly between the two residents, but the complainant wanted it documented. 

Monday, Dec. 30 

Traffic temporarily blocked 

6:20 p.m., 7200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive

Disabled Vehicle: A Longboat Key officer responded to a report of a vehicle blocking traffic on the Longboat Pass Bridge. Upon arrival, the officer located the owner and the vehicle, which was facing mechanical issues. The owner pushed the vehicle to the shoulder to clear the roadway and said he had help on the way to repair or tow the vehicle. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Golf carts stopped on GMD

4:47 p.m., 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive:

Suspicious Vehicle: Dispatch received a report of two golf carts traveling southbound on GMD. While en route to the location, the responding officer saw the golf carts and initiated a traffic stop while another officer arrived on the scene to assist. The officers advised the golf cart group about the regulations that prohibit golf carts along certain parts of GMD. The golf cart rental company was notified of the stop and said it would arrange to pick up the golf carts. Both operators were issued citations. 

Wednesday, Jan. 1

New Year's Eve noises

12:50 a.m., 500 block of Ranger Lane

Noise Disturbance: A Longboat Key officer was dispatched to a noise disturbance call after a resident called 911 about alleged loud music and screaming coming from a nearby residence. At the scene, the officer could hear loud laughter, but no screaming. The officer spoke to the homeowner who said they had a few guests earlier, but the gathering had since ended. Nothing suspicious was observed by the officer. 

Raccoon rescue 

10:12 a.m., 100 block of Sands Point Road

Animal Problem: An officer responded to a call about an injured raccoon on the third floor of a complex. As animal services were also en route, a Longboat Key officer responded and found the raccoon in a stairwell. According to the officer's report, the animal appeared to be injured, but still alive. The officer advised the caller that animal services was on the way, and there was nothing left for the LBKPD officer to do.