Need the truth about someone before you hire, date, or trust them? We find the facts fast. In our experience, waiting almost never pays off.
Sarasota's snowbird season brings lots of new faces each winter. Some are great neighbors. Others hide bad pasts or run scams. We also check caregivers, since many older folks live here. A background check keeps you safe before you sign a lease, hire a nanny, or say yes to marriage. A public records search often misses sealed cases or out-of-state history. Our retired law enforcement team digs deeper than most online tools.[1] One thing most people don't realize: a few hours of checking can save years of trouble. Don't wait until it's too late.
Dating someone new who just moved here? We check marriage history, debt, and criminal records before things get serious. It's better to know now than to find out the hard way.
Hiring in-home help for a loved one in The Meadows or Palmer Ranch? We check work history and flag past abuse reports.
Before you sign a deal or invest, we check money history, lawsuits, and past business deals. Money trouble in the past often repeats itself.
Landlords with older Laurel Park or Gillespie Park homes ask us to check eviction and criminal history.
Elder abuse and will fights happen a lot in Sarasota's retirement spots. We check before court dates.
Seasonal visitors sometimes vanish after taking money. We trace identities and check if someone is who they say.
We're retired law enforcement, not just a cheap website search tool. A bad background check can cost you money, safety, or peace of mind. We dig deep and check our facts before we give you a report. In our experience, shortcuts almost always show up later, usually at the worst time.
Don't guess about someone's past when you can know for sure. Call now and we'll walk you through our Services. We'll tell you straight what we can find, and what we can't.
We keep things simple, so you get answers fast. No confusing steps, just real work.
You tell us who you need checked and why. We talk about what matters most for your case.
We pull court records, criminal history, and public files across states. Then we check every fact we find.
You get a clear, neat report with findings and sources. We're ready to explain or testify if needed.
Price depends on how deep the check needs to go. A basic criminal and ID check costs less than a full money and job history search. Snowbird cases often need extra state work, since folks spend half the year up north. We give you a flat price upfront, so there are no surprise charges. A background check can cover criminal, money, and job records, depending on what you need.[1] In our experience, people worry about cost more than they need to.
Jim who owns the company was great to work with. He was very prompt with his findings of what I needed. This company is totally legit and professional and I would recommend them to anyone else who needs a private investigator.
Professional and very thorough- they helped me find exactly what I was looking for.
The investigator that helped my family was not only professional and helpful but also kind under stressful circumstances. Our long distance from the location we hoped to find our loved one made it important to have is trustworthy commitment and stellar support. I highly recommend this agency for its competence and empathy in crisis.
I had the absolute best experience at Sarasota Investigations. I employed Jim to find out facts about an associate and he did a truly amazing job. He kept me informed at every step of the investigation and found out things that I could never have received on my own. I can recommend him highly to anyone seeking the truth about an associate or an experience. It was truly wonderful!!
10/10 would recommend, very helpful and was able to do a deep dive and get me the information i needed, all in a very timely manner. Overall it was money well spent!
Great experience! He was able to find out exactly what i wanted to know, did a very thorough investigation and was able to get the answers i needed. Would recommend to anyone!
Sarasota Private Investigations is by far one in a million. The professionalism, punctuality, pricing and communication are top notch. Our investigator went above and beyond to provide what we were looking for. Whether it was in the middle of the night, the day or evening hours - he did not disappoint and did the job well superseding our expectations.
With his thorough report and date and time stamped picture evidence, my son won his case as the opposing party knew they could not refute the evidence he provided for us. The opposing party was willing to make a deal which was in my son's favor.
Hands down 100% recommend.
The amount of detail and dedication put into finding someone I am attempting to serve, amazes me at every turn. I knew this was the right place to go to when I saw the investigator image. This establishment has real people, who want to help you as much as you need the help. This is my first time trying to serve someone, but after all the hoops and hurdles I have had to jump through, this place has helped me in more ways than one.
The investigator did a fantastic job, kept me in the loop and provided updates. Will definitely be using his services if needed in the future.
Here are answers to what Sarasota folks ask us most. These come up in almost every call we get.
Most basic checks start around $150 and go up from there. Checks across states or money history cost more. We give you a flat price before we start, so you know the cost upfront.
Most checks finish in a few business days. Big, multi-state searches can take a bit longer. We'll give you a real timeline when we talk.
You can try a cheap online tool, but it often misses sealed records or out-of-state history. We've seen folks hurt by bad free reports. A licensed investigator checks what a database can't catch.
Public records searches only show what's easy to find online. We check many databases and confirm facts with real sources. That catches things a basic search misses.
If you're about to sign a lease, hire someone, or marry a new partner, act now. Waiting until trouble starts limits what we can find. The sooner we start, the more we can learn.
Watch for someone who won't talk about their past or money. Mixed-up stories about jobs or homes are red flags too. If something feels off, trust that feeling and call us.
Yes, we check people in other states often, especially with Sarasota's snowbird crowd. Many people split time between here and northern states. Our law enforcement background helps us trace records across state lines.
