Sarasota officers on the lookout for unlicensed Jet Ski operators

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — This is the time of year that beaches across Tampa Bay are packed. The same goes for the waterways.

With that, the Sarasota Police Department is stepping up its enforcement when it comes to personal watercraft or Jet Ski rentals.

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Police said renting from an unlicensed operator can come with risks.

“Unlicensed operators often offer prices that seem too good to be true, often skipping safety checks, proper insurance and required permits,” said the police department in a post on Facebook…

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