Category: Lost and Returned

Earring Lost On Longboat Key, Recovered BY SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Earring Lost On Longboat Key, Recovered BY SRARC

Erin was down from Maryland with her husband and friends on Longboat Key for a winter break. They had packed up and headed to the beach for a nice day in the sun. As they were setting their chairs and umbrella up Erin caught a piece of the umbrella in one of her earrings. She wrestled with it for a few seconds and then felt the earring come off so she finished putting the umbrella in place thinking she would find her earring after things were all setup. When she finished she started looking for the earring and found nothing. The group spent the next three hours searching the area around the umbrella. They finally gave up and spent some time enjoying the beach. After returning to their rental unit Erin searched the internet for a rental metal detector. In the search SRARC ring finders popped up and she thought that she would be smart to let an experienced detectorist search instead of trying herself. She contacted Joe Szemer who contacted Mike Miller who then made arrangements to meet Erin at the location. After about 1 minute of hunting Mike found the earring and returned it to a smiling but disbelieving Erin. They all cheered and smiled but could not believe it was found so fast after they searched for so long. SRARC is happy to be able to send Erin home with her special earring and not with just a sad story about a lost earring.

Ring Lost In Bradenton, Recovered BY SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Ring Lost In Bradenton, Recovered BY SRARC

Scott and Crystal from Bradenton were in a heated debate and in a fit of craziness Scott jumped up ran out the door and from the 4th floor balcony threw his wedding ring as far as he could. After thinking it over for an hour or so he decided it would be a good idea to go try and find it. He figured it had landed in a large grass area so went and purchased a metal detector to assist in the hunt. He hunted for a couple days and found many interesting pieces of junk but not the ring. They contacted SRARC through The Ring Finders web site and Joe Szemer passed the info on to Mike Miller. Mike made arrangements to meet them at the location and a short time later the hunt was on. While Scott was looking with his detector he had identified several locations he thought the ring might be in. He had ordered but had not received a pin pointer so he could check them out. He took Mike to each place and Mike said no to all but the last one. That one had a great tone and VDI. Mike put his pin pointer down and there it was. Mike got a big hug from Scott and lots of smiles from both Crystal and Scott. But the truth be told, had Scott received his pin pointer before Mike showed up he would have found it himself. Turns out Mike was just an assist. Congratulations Scott on your first ever recovery.

Ring Lost In Lakewood Ranch, Recovered BY SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Ring Lost In Lakewood Ranch, Recovered BY SRARC

Bob was down from Virginia in Lakewood Ranch visiting with his daughter, her husband, and his grandchildren and to help with the hurricane Ian cleanup in their yard. Before going to work he wrapped his two rings in his handkerchief so they would not be lost. Sometime during the work process he pulled the handkerchief from his pocket to blow his nose. His rings went flying away and were lost out in the grass. The family searched in the general area for over an hour but could never find them. Bob returned to Virginia and some time later found the SRARC ring finders and contacted Joe Szemer. Joe contacted Mike Miller and arrangements were made for Mike to do a search in the area where the rings were lost. Mike searched for about an hour before he got the hit and found the two rings side by side under the grass. When Bob heard from his daughter both rings had been found he was all smiles. Always a pleasure for us at SRARC to see the smiles when lost items are returned.

Wedding Ring Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Wedding Ring Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Huge thank you to the group Srarc that goes out and helps people like me who could of had a sad wife on first day of vacation. Passing football in the ocean and it knocked my ring off. 30 minutes of searching and no luck. Looked over and saw a fella with a metal detector. With no real hope of finding it I did say I found it once with one in my yard. I had no real hope of finding it in the ocean. I asked the guy would his pick up rings and he said yes did you lose one. I told him I did and he said let me see what I can do. Within 20 minutes he waved me over and had found my ring down about 2 feet of sand in 3 feet of water. I asked him what did I owe him and he said have a great time on vacation. So relieved and so amazed at the odds of him being on the part of the ocean I was at the time I needed it the most. Thanks again for helping us. This experience has revived a little more hope in humanity that society is not what you see on social media where no one wants to help someone without it being posted first. He didn’t ask for a share, post, or video, but was ok with me posting if I wanted to. He helped the vacation not start on a bad note Happy wife, great vacation. More pictures and stories to come but this was the first of our great adventure on vacation this year.

Wedding Ring Lost On Anna Maria Island, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Wedding Ring Lost On Anna Maria Island, Recovered By SRARC

Juan was visiting Anna Maria Island with his Mom, Dad, and Brother for the day from Orlando. He is a social media influencer under the name Lejuan James and wanted to produce a skit about sharks and the warnings his mother gave him as a child. He got into a shark outfit and started running in the shallow water away from his brother whom caught him and tackled him. As soon as he hit the water he felt his wedding ring come off. They all searched for a while but found nothing. Juan called his wife, Camella, and she soon found SRARC ring finders on the internet. She called Howard who put out a call. Mike Miller responded and soon headed to the island to meet Juan. After searching for about an hour, an afternoon lighting storm appeared and the search was ended. Juan and family headed back to Orlando with an assurance from Mike he would return to hunt the next day. The next day after about 20 minutes Mike found the ring. He contacted Juan and let him know the ring had been recovered. Juan packed up his wife and child and met Mike at his house where the ring was returned among lots of smiles. Always a pleasure to put such big smiles on peoples faces. The short video is what was being filmed when he lost the ring.

Wedding Ring Lost On Anna Maria Island, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Wedding Ring Lost On Anna Maria Island, Recovered By SRARC

Angie, Justin, and their two children came down to Anna Maria Island from Indiana for some fun in the sun and to renew their wedding vows after 23 years of marriage. They were staying at a condo on Holmes beach and the whole family was out on the sand enjoying the sun and surf. Justin was standing in ankle deep water and throwing a football to his son when he saw his wedding ring fly off into the water. They all searched for it with no luck. A little later Angie was talking with a friend in Bradenton and mentioned the lost ring. Her friend told her that a few years ago they had lost a ring and SRARC ring finders came to their rescue. Angie contacted Howard Metts and he put out a hunt request. Mike Miller responded and a few hours later met the family at the location and within 10 minutes the ring was back on Justin’s hand. Justin and Angie were very happy to have the ring back in time for their renewal vows the next day. SRARC is happy to have been able to bring smiles back to their faces.

Ring Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Ring Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Colten and his wife were down from Indiana for a nice vacation at Clearwater Beach.  Knowing that his heavy wedding band was loose, Colten had been swimming with his fingers pressed together.  Spreading his fingers one time was all it took, and the ring slipped off.  Colten grappled with his ring for a second or two before it sunk into the chest-deep water.  He did an internet search for “lost ring” and “Clearwater”, and immediately found SRARC.  Club president Howard Metts was called, and a notice to the other club members was sent out.  A few hours later, Howard and Mike Shuler were in the water with their detectors.  The water had turned quite choppy, but after about 90 minutes of persistence, Mike held up the ring!  Colten had been watching from the shore the entire time, and was elated to be reunited with his ring, which is very sentimental to him.  We’re glad Colten and his wife can now relax and enjoy the remainder of their Florida vacation!

Wedding Rings Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Wedding Rings Lost On Clearwater Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Jeff and Laura were getting married at the Gulfview Motel beach when the 3 year old ring bearer dropped the rings in the sand. After the wedding party searched for the rings with no luck, they preceded with the wedding ceremony without the rings. The best man found our SRARC website and called Howard Metts who drove directly to the hotel. Five minutes later Howard came up with the rings. The bride, groom, and wedding party were grateful to see the rings again.

Ring Lost On Florida Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Ring Lost On Florida Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lucas was at the beach tossing a ball in the water when he noticed his ring was gone. He contacted Joe at SRARC.COM, they met at the water’s edge to begin the hunt. The ring was found and Lucas was all smiles. Another great recovery! .

Ring Lost On Turtle Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lost a ring? Call Howard 727 631 4191 for Dunedin/Clearwater or Joe 727 269 3112 for Saint Petersburg/Beaches.

SRARC Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service – Tampa Bay Area, Pinellas County, Manatee County & Sarasota County

Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted.

We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Ring Lost On Turtle Beach, Recovered By SRARC

Lauren and Joe with their children Riley and Joey were down from St Lewis visiting with relatives. They decided to take a day at the beach and ended up at Turtle Beach on south Siesta Key. During their time there they decided to wade out to the sand bar. When Lauren was chin deep on her tippy toes she felt the ring she wears in place of her wedding ring slip off. This ring was very special to her as it was the first ring she ever received from her husband while they were dating. Joe headed back to shore and got some goggles, returned and began diving to look for the ring and in that process Joe broke his gold necklace and lost a small gold charm. They eventually gave up looking and later googled “lost ring turtle beach”. SRARC ring finders popped up and they contacted Joe Szemer. Joe contacted Mike Miller and soon arrangements were made to meet the next morning. Back at the beach Lauren showed Mike where they thought he should look. After about 15 minutes up came the ring. Mike continued to hunt for another hour but was never able to find the charm. Lauren was overjoyed to have her ring back which she thought had been lost forever. They will be returning home with big smiles on their faces.