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Car hits tree and catches fire outside Costco

Heard on: Sarasota County Sheriff, Venice and North Port Police

03:09

00:00

Dispatch 3715 , copy signal four.

2/18/2026 01:09 AM

Traffic

Potter Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238

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3 days ago

Sarasota road closures in place following deadly crash where car hit tree, caught fire

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Car alarm reported going off for hours near Costco

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2/21/2026 12:45 AM

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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated reports of a possible car alarm that had been sounding for several hours near the Costco area before it stopped. The situation appeared resolved upon arrival, with no further issues reported.

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2/14/2026 11:14 AM

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call involving an 87-year-old female who is vomiting at the hearing aid department near Potter Park Drive. Rescue is responding to the scene.

Single-vehicle crash into a tree with fire involvement; one victim discovered deceased.

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As discussed during the dispatch call, single-vehicle crash into a tree with fire involvement; one victim discovered deceased.

87-year-old man with altered consciousness at Suncoast Club

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AI Summary

Traffic reported near Potter Park Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238 on Feb 18, 2026, 1:09 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a vehicle crash on Perspansia Boulevard near Potter Park Drive. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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