Crime & Safety
Drowning Near Lido Beach Under Investigation: Sarasota Police
Officers are investigating after a man's body was pulled from the water near Lido Beach, Sarasota police said.
SARASOTA, FL — A man’s Monday night drowning death near Lido Key is under investigation, Sarasota police said in a news release.
Officers responded to reports of a drowning in the 400 block of Benjamin Franklin Drive just before 7 p.m.
Before they arrived, the man was pulled to shore by bystanders, police said.
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He was pronounced dead by Sarasota County Emergency Services.
Detectives don’t believe foul play was involved.
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