All lost and found items in Sarasota-Bradenton
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Lost xylophones near the Ringling Museum
Hi, I’m Mia Carter. On Friday around 6:15 p.m., I was at the Ringling Museum front lawn with my kids and popped the xylophones into the stroller while we peeked into the Ca’ d’Zan courtyard. When we wandered toward the garden, they vanished from the bench. They’re small wooden instruments, painted in bright primary colors, and one has a little dolphin sticker along the edge. The moment felt sun-warm, then suddenly off-balance. I’ve replayed it in my head a hundred times—the breeze, the fountain, the glow on the water. If someone found them near the Ca’ d’Zan area, I’d be grateful to get them back.
Lost gym bag near Ringling Museum, Sarasota.
I lost my gym bag after a 6:15 pm workout at the LA Fitness on Bee Ridge Road, near the back entrance. I realized it was missing as I walked toward my car, around 6:25 pm, near the Ringling Museum area. It’s a black nylon bag with a red zipper and a small white logo; inside are gym clothes, a blue towel, and a water bottle. That bag holds a lot of my daily routine and a few sentimental items, and I’m hoping someone picked it up and kept it safe. If you found it near the Ringling grounds, please hold onto it until I can claim it.
Found student ID near Ringling Museum, Sarasota
Hi, I'm Casey Morgan. This afternoon, around 4:15 p.m., I was walking the Ringling Museum campus in Sarasota-Bradenton when I spotted a student ID on the sidewalk by the entrance. The card clearly shows the name Alex Kim and a university logo. I picked it up and handed it to the museum’s information desk, hoping the owner would see this post. I know how stressful it is to misplace something important, so I wanted to share what I found and where I saw it.
Lost quilts near the Ringling Museum, Sarasota
I lost my quilts on Friday around 6:15 p.m. after I stopped by the Ringling Museum of Art courtyard to adjust a map. I laid both quilts on a portable rack beside a wooden bench while I checked a ticket, and when I stood up, they were gone. They include a pastel-pink and cream quilt with a leaf pattern and a blue-gray quilt with a geometric border. I felt a sinking fear in my chest as the sun dipped behind the palms along the bayfront. These quilts were handmade by my grandmother and carry years of memory. If someone found them, I’d be grateful to retrieve them through the site so we can be reunited.
Lost medication in Sarasota-Bradenton
9:10 a.m. this morning, I realized my medication was missing from my bag as I walked out of the Selby Public Library in Sarasota. I retraced my steps through Main Street toward St. Armands Circle, hoping a passerby or store staff had picked it up. I’m anxious about going a day without essential meds and juggling work, appointments, and daily routines. If you saw anything unusual around the library doors or the nearby benches, please keep an eye out for this prescription.
Found keyboards behind a cafe on Main Street, Downtown Sarasota
I was walking along Main Street in downtown Sarasota, around 3:40 PM on Tuesday, when I spotted two keyboards sitting on a bench outside a cafe. They look lightly used, one with a matte black shell and another with a small chip near the corner. I figured they belonged to a musician or student nearby and brought them to this post to help reunite them with their owner. It’s a strange feeling to hold someone’s gear, but I’d rather see it back with its rightful owner than leave it out here by Bayfront Park.
Found coins near downtown Sarasota.
I was walking along Main Street in downtown Sarasota at about 5:15 p.m., near the Bayfront Park bench, when a small pile of coins spilled onto the pavement. There were pennies, a couple of quarters, and a couple of foreign coins that looked worn from a busy day. It felt like a small moment of someone else’s routine left behind, and I paused, then gathered the coins and left them on the bench where someone might realize they’d been found. If these coins belong to you, I hope the right person notices this listing and they’re reunited soon.
Lost adapters near The Ringling Museum
I was packing up after a quick shoot at The Ringling Museum around 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday when a pouch with my adapters slipped into my bag and must have fallen out somewhere along the walk back to the parking garage. The set includes a USB-C to HDMI, a PD charger, and a compact 4-port hub—the kind I rely on when I am juggling laptop, tablet, and camera battery packs. I retraced from the museum to the fountain by Main Street and toward the bus stop, but I did not see them. I miss them; they are ordinary, but they keep my day moving, and I would be grateful to have them back.
Lost airline ticket in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Friday at 6:30 p.m., I was grabbing a quick bite at a cafe on Main Street in downtown Sarasota when I realized my airline ticket was missing from my wallet. I retraced along Main Street, checked near Bayfront Park, and even looked around the Marina Jack area, but it never showed up. The ticket has my flight number and travel date, and I’m panicked about missing my flight. If found, please contact me through the site so I can arrange a return. I’m grateful for any help in getting this back.
Found: Travel Adapters in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
Found my travel adapters this afternoon, around 4:40 PM, near the entrance of The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota. I spotted a small black zip pouch peeking out from under a bench by the food court, with several universal adapters and a charging cable still attached. They’re a practical set for a frequent traveler, and I know how stressful it is to misplace mismatched plugs in a new country. I’m sharing what I found because I’d want someone to get these back if they were mine, and I’ll keep them safe here until the rightful owner claims them.
Lost: Holiday Decorations in Sarasota
I lost my holiday decorations last Friday around 7:15 PM near St. Armands Circle in Sarasota-Bradenton. They were in a gray tote with a few strands of warm-white lights, a fake evergreen garland, and a pinecone wreath. The tote slipped from the bench where I paused to tie my shoes outside the storefronts, and a gust of wind sent it rolling toward the nearby parking lot by a small cafe. I keep thinking someone might have picked it up and saved it for me; these pieces carry memories of Christmases with my grandparents.
Silver Yamaha flute with pearl inlays
I lost my silver Yamaha flute yesterday around 3pm near the Sarasota County Public Library on Main Street in downtown Sarasota-Bradenton. It’s a slim, 16-key flute with pearl inlays on the keys and a tiny dent near the lip plate; the black hard case has a red ribbon tied around the zipper pull. This instrument has serious sentimental value—it's my main recital flute and was a gift from my late grandmother. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back, especially if it was left near the library steps or around the Van Wezel area after a performance.
Found plush dragon toy near UTC entrance
I found this plush dragon toy this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the main entrance of the University Town Center (UTC) in Sarasota, right by the fountain near the valet area. It's about 12 inches tall, purple with a lime-green belly, orange felt horns, and a small blue star patch on the left wing. One eye is stitched a bit crooked, and there's a tiny frayed thread on the tail from being loved. It clearly looks like a kid's favorite—soft and well-loved—and I held onto it to help someone reclaim it. If this is yours, send a quick message here and we can arrange a safe pickup in the UTC area.
Black Dell Latitude laptop with charger
I found a black Dell Latitude laptop with charger this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind the University Town Center on University Parkway in Sarasota-Bradenton. It’s resting in a slim black case with a blue USB-C charging cable still plugged in, and there’s a small yellow sticker with the initials MV on the lid. The lid has a faint scratch along the top edge, and the Dell logo is clearly visible when you open it. The screen was off when I found it, but it boots and the keyboard looks clean with light wear. If this looks like yours, DM me here and we can arrange a safe pickup near UTC.
Navy blue satin gown with detachable silver belt
I found this navy blue satin evening gown this afternoon around 3:15 pm in the parking lot behind The Mall at UTC in Sarasota, in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. It's a floor-length size 8 gown by Adrianna Papell, with a detachable silver beaded belt. It's in great condition overall, just a tiny snag on the left hem that's easily fixable. The inside lining has a small heart-shaped pin with the initials 'K.L.' as a unique feature. If this sounds like yours, send me a note here and we can figure out a safe pickup near the UTC entrance.