We offer a recovery service.
A team of our Metal Detecting experts will help you recover your lost item. Donations are accepted.
Dunedin/Clearwater
Howard.......727 631 4191
Saint Petersburg/Beaches
Joe.......727 269 3112
As a club, SRARC has returned more than 760 lost items.
If you are interested in joining a Metal Detecting club in the Tampa Bay area, you are welcome to attend our monthly club meetings held at 7:00 PM on the fourth Monday of every month except the month of December.
Our meetings are held at Quaker Steak and Lube. Please spend some time browsing this site and see the various activities we enjoy as members.
We have members interested in Coin Shooting, Relic Hunting, Beach and Water Hunting, and Fossil Hunting as well so you are sure to find someone with the same interests as you.. Please come to our next meeting and see if we are a fit for you. We would love to have you join us.
Ring finders,
My family and I visited St Pete Beach in June and I lost my wedding ring in the ocean . We spent about an hour looking for it and wife was super pissed at me. I happened to give my information to a gentleman who was going to be staying there longer than us. We were on our way back to Chicago about a week later and we got a call with the great news your group found my ring. Thanks so much! The ring would never be replaced.
Gratefully,
- Evan G.
I never take my wedding ring off during the day, and I always place it in the same dish on my dresser each night before bed. So it was with shock that, as I was driving to the airport on Dec. 31 to pick up my wife, Annabelle, I suddenly realized: no ring on finger! I had no idea of where it might be, no memory of taking it off, no awareness of losing it. Over the next couple of days I turned my house upside down, thinking I misplaced it or it fell behind furniture or whatever. No luck. We were sick over it.
After a few days I posted a note on my community facebook groups looking for help. Among a variety of other suggestions, someone recommended SRARC. I hesitated to call, because I wasn't at all sure where to look - along a mile-long stretch of the Pinellas Trail? The same distance onEdgewater Park? A bit much to ask, I thought, especially since I had no idea where I had lost it. In fact, it was Annabelle who insisted that it must have slipped off my finger. Me, I was still sure I had to have mislaid it inside the house.
With some reluctance I finally phoned Howard Metts to ask for assistance in finding the ring, and I felt kind of dumb as I realized I couldn't really pinpoint where to look for it. But Howard called back the very next morning to see if he and Ed Osmar could come right over and give it a try. I decided that if the ring had indeed slipped off my finger, the most likely place to look was in my backyard, where I had been roughhousing with my dog on the day I realized I lost it. Howard and Ed showed up, full of enthusiasm in spite of my doubts. And within about 20 minutes, they found it! Annabelle and I were positively shocked, flabbergasted and thrilled!
Many many thanks to Howard, Ed and to your club for your work. SRARC provides just a wonderful service to the community, and I hope it's widely appreciated!
- John S.
Amanda and Zane Golas here from shady hills Florida. Sadly last week my fiancé lost his custom made wedding ring I️ had given him a little over a year ago. He was heart broken, we both were! We honestly never thought we would see it again. I️ said a little prayer to Saint Anthony about 20 times “dear Saint Anthony, please come around, something is lost and cannot be found”. 5 mins later I️ found this amazing group from searching online. I spoke with them Sunday, they set up a time to come out Wednesday (today). Four nice gentlemen came out today and spent their time looking for my fiancé’s ring. We never thought we would have it back! I️ am so grateful, beyond appreciative, thankful to these amazing men and their organization!! Thank you for making our thanksgiving holiday that much better!!!!! No words could ever express our appreciation! We love SRARC!!!!!!! If any of the gentleman see this that were here ,please tag yourselves we are so thankful!!!
- Amanda and Zane G.
Mike was amazing! He was a total stranger to me yet he drove for an hour to where i was and went into mucky water under a dock and found it! I will be forever grateful to him. Thank you Mike Miller!
These guys are legit. Found my brother-in-law’s ring at Mad Beach within 2 hours of our calling. Couldn’t believe it! Truly amazing. Thanks guys!!
On Oct 11th I was playing volleyball on Clearwater beach and my bracelet snapped sending little sterling silver balls EVERYWHERE in the sand. I spotted two men in the distance with metal detectors and thought it was worth asking them for assistance locating the pieces of this sentimental bracelet. Mike and Bill happily walked over with me to the volleyball courts and spent at least 30 min searching the sand successfully locating every single piece of my bracelet. I’m so grateful to these two kind men who made my day. Thank you so much for all you do!! Thanks,
- Peg
SRARC Treasure Hunters Find Wedding Ring ABC News Article
SRARC Finds Wedding Ring for Kentucky Visitor WKRC 12 Local News
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of every month. When the Monday falls on a holiday the meeting day will be changed. There is no meeting held in December.
Location: | Quaker Steak & Lube |
10400 49th St N | |
Pinellas Park, FL 33782 | |
Time: | 7:00 PM |
Contact Information: |
Officers/Board |
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President | Howard Metts |
Vice President | Joe Szemer |
Secretary | Gary Leland |
Treasurer | Julie Chesney |
Board Member | Stan Riley |
Board Member | Mike Shuler | Board Member | Dann Ridgeway |
Board Member | Denise Ridgeway |
Volunteers |
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Newsletter Editor | Howard Metts |
Webmaster | jm2.solutions |
Competition | Dimitur Alipiev, Pete Hatzilias |
Hunts & Raffle | Joe Szemer |
I will always check Federal, State, County and local laws before searching. It is my responsibility to " KNOW THE LAW ". |
I will respect private property and will not enter private property without the owner,s permission. Where possible, such permission shall be in writing. |
I will take care to refill all holes and try not to leave any damage. |
I will remove and dispose of any and all trash and litter that I find. |
I will appreciate and protect our inheritance of natural resources, wildlife and private property. |
I will as an ambassador for the hobby, use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times. |
I will work to bring unity to our hobby by working with any organization of any geographic area that may have problems that will limit their ability to peacefully pursue the hobby. |
I will leave gates as found. |
I will build fires in designated or safe places only. |
I will report to the proper authorities any individuals who enter and or remove artifacts from Federal Parks or State Preserves. |
Over 10,000 items from a gold and silver treasure dating back to the Ming Dynasty 300 years ago have been discovered at the bottom of a river in China.
The monumental trove, which had been sitting at the bottom of a river in southwest Chinas Sichuan Province for over 300 years, was unearthed by archaeologists.
A large number of gold, silver, and bronze coins were among some of the items recovered at the junction of the Minjiang and Jinjiang rivers about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Chengdu.
Prize | Member | Grand Prize: |
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$25 Gift Card | Jim Hall |
Raffle: | |
Silver Half Dollar | Mike Kennedy |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Hall |
Silver Half Dollar | Mike Brown |
Silver Half Dollar | Rob Clarke |
Silver Half Dollar | Joe Montione |
Silver Half Dollar | Tom Killian |
Silver Half Dollar | Rob Earhart |
Silver Half Dollar | Gerri Adams |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Thobe |
Silver Half Dollar | Ed Osmar |
Silver Half Dollar | Pete Hatilias |
Silver Half Dollar | Howard Metts |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Hall |
Silver Half Dollar | Mike Konak |
Silver Half Dollar | Rob Clarke |
Silver Half Dollar | Millie Childress |
Silver Half Dollar | Gerri Adams |
Silver Half Dollar | Jay Wollin |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Hall |
Silver Half Dollar | Joe Montione |
Silver Half Dollar | Jay Wollin |
Silver Half Dollar | Eddie Garcia |
Silver Half Dollar | Jay Wollin |
Silver Half Dollar | Tom Killian |
Silver Half Dollar | Mike Brown |
Silver Half Dollar | Gerri Adams |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Thobe |
Silver Half Dollar | Jim Thobe |
Silver Half Dollar | Rob Clarke |
Silver Half Dollar | Mike Brown |
Pull Tab Raffle | |
Silver Quarter | Mike Shuler |
Club Token: | |
Silver Half | Tom Gajentan |
Name Tag Drawing | |
Silver Quarter | NA |
Congratulation to all the winners! |
GOLD WINNERS
Prize | Member |
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Silver Round | Nicholas Szemer |
Silver Round | Joe Borg |
Silver Round | Hanna Cree |
Silver Round | Paul Lien |
Silver Round | Jim Thobe |
Silver Round | Jim Schneider |
Silver Round | Ginny Sachlaben |
Silver Round | Mike Brown |
Silver Round | Bobby McVeigh |
Silver Round | Ken Gunther |
Silver Round | Mike Kennedy |
Silver Round | Ginny Sachlaben |
Silver Round | Millie Chilkes |
Silver Round | Rob Earhart |
Silver Round | Millie Chilkes |
Silver Round | Jim Pincus |
Silver Round | Joe Borg |
Silver Round | Ginny Sachleben |
Silver Round | MaryJo Cree |
Silver Round | Pat Montione |
Silver Round | Ed Osmar |
Silver Round | Ed Osmar |
Silver Round | Wayne Cree |
Silver Round | Mark Prue |
Silver Round | Mark Prue |
Silver Round | Ken Gunther |
Silver Round | Ken Gunther |
Silver Round | Cara Konak |
Silver Round | Howard Metts |
Silver Round | Pat Montione |
Silver Round | Mike Brown |
Silver Round | Pat Montione |
Silver Round | Mike Konak |
Silver Round | Nicholas Szemer |
Silver Round | Mike Brown |
Silver Round | Millie Chilkes |
Silver Round | Mike Kennedy |
Silver Round | Phil Schiro |
Silver Round | Carol Sees |
Silver Round | Millie Chilkes |
Silver Round | Hanna Cree |
Silver Round | Jim Hall |
Silver Round | Mike Miller |
Silver Round | Pete Hatzilias |
Silver Round | Rob Earhard |
Silver Round | Ginny Sachleben |
Silver Round | Rob Schneider |
Silver Round | Ken Gunther |
Silver Round | Perry Clark |
Silver Round | Demeter Alipeve |
Silver Round | Mike Konak |
Silver Round | Ed Osmar |
Silver Round | Wayne Cree |
Silver Round | Eddie Sanchez |
Silver Round | Nicholas Szemer |
Silver Round | Tom Gajenten |
Silver Round | Phil Schiro |
Silver Round | Mark Prue |
Silver Round | Jim Hall |
Silver Round | Jim Hall |
Silver Round | Nina Cree |
Silver Round | Joe Montione |
Silver Round | Joe Montione |
Silver Round | Howard Seymour |
Silver Round | Karen Gantz |
Silver Round | Mike Miller |
Silver Round | Mike Brown |
Silver Round | Rob Schneider |
Silver Round | Tom Killian |
Silver Round | Nicholas Szemer |
Silver Round | CJ Hatzilias |
Silver Round | Ginny Sachleben |
Silver 2 oz. Bar | Rob Earhart |
Platinum 1/10 oz. | Eddie Sanchez |
Gold 1/10 oz. | Mark Prue |
Gold 2 Peso | Pete Hatzilias |
Gold 2 Peso | Jeanne Metts |
Gold 2 Peso | Wayne Cree |
Gold 2 Peso | Mike Miller |
Gold 2 Peso | Mark Prue |
Gold 2 Peso | Mike Konak |
Gold 2 Peso | Carol Konak |
Gold 2 Peso | Pete Hatzilias |
Gold 2 Peso | Cheryl Hermanson |
Congratulation to all the winners! |
The following PDF files require Adobe Reader to view or print. You can download Adobe Reader for free at the following site: ADOBE READER
Metal Detecting Hobby Talk Everything you could ever want to know about metal detecting http://www.mdhtalk.org/home.html |
Task Force For Metal Detecting Rights Foundation Sign up to stay current on metal detecting Legislation http://detectingrights.com |
A complete guide to Metal Detecting http://www.hollandsbrook.com/blog/a-complete-guide-to-metal-detecting/ |
Metal Detector Reviews www.metaldetectorreviews.net |
Myers Metal Detectors in Tampa www.myersdepot.com |
Toms Treasures Forum tomstreasures.com |
Go Metal Detecting This site has lots of good information. gometaldetecting.com |
This site gives you all you need to know about 50 Caliber head stamps. 50 Caliber Head Stamps |
Dan Sedwick sells cobs and some artifacts. He is out of Orlando and sells a great book about cobs. Danial Frank Sedwick |
Matt Mattson flies around Florida looking for treasure Sites. He lists all of the springs in Florida plus a lot more. He publishes a monthly newsletter and writes against the government taking away our treasure hunting rights. Treasure Dive Sites |
Taffi Fisher and others in the Fisher group keep up the Mel Fisher site. If you want the weather for the east coast around Sebastian...go to this site and click on the 1715 Operations, then click on the WEATHER AT SEBASTION button. www.melfisher.com |
Everything you ever wanted to know about metal detectors but were afraid to ask. http://www.metaldetector.com/learn/introduction-learn |
There are many active treasure forums located on this site. Treasure Depot |
Buy or Sell Metal Detecting Equipment Treasure Classifieds |
A Metal Detector Equipment Auction Site MDF World Metal Detecting Auction Site |
Kellyco Metal Detector Superstore Kellyco |
White's Metal Detectors www.whiteselectronics.com |
Fisher Metal Detectors www.fisherlab.com |
Garrett Metal Detectors www.garrett.com |
Minelab Metal Detectors www.minelab.com |
The Thomas Dankowski site. www.dankowskidetectors.com |
Maps of the Past, Inc. has become THE destination for family genealogy, historians, geologists, treasure hunters, mineral prospectors and anyone else interested in historical maps. www.historicmapsrestored.com |
THunting.com serves as a meeting place for Treasure Hunters, Detectorists and Prospectors from all over the world with many how-to tutorials, articles and interactive areas such as messageboards and directories. www.THunting.com |
Lost Treasures of the Seven Seas is an interesting site with news of current and past treasure events around the world. www.oceantreasures.org |
This page on JB's Place web site provides an excellent source for most metal detector user manuals. http://jb-ms.com/Detectors/Manuals |
Other interesting sites: |
Bill Jackson Inc. |
Dick Stouts Site |
The Central Florida Metal Detecting Club |
West State Archaeological Society Inc -Tampa, Florida |
Indian Territory Treasure Hunters Club,Inc |
FMDAC |