Sarasota Police seize $25k, 100g of rock cocaine after executing a search warrant on N. Lime Ave
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
SPD
Sarasota Police Department SWAT and Strategic Intelligence Unit (SIU) detectives executed a search warrant at a home at 514 N. Lime Ave. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 6 a.m. Tips about narcotics sales at the home initiated the investigation. The search led to the arrest of Antrone D. Thomas, 46, of Sarasota.
During the search warrant, SIU detectives discovered $25,045 in cash, 79.4 grams of marijuana, 100.5 grams of rock cocaine and 775.5 grams of cocaine in liquid form.
Thomas, a 20-time convicted felon, was the only person at the home when officers arrived. The following items were located during the search warrant:
- Two bags of crack cocaine,
- One empty bag
- Multiple pieces of crack cocaine
- The following items were found with white residue that tested positive for cocaine:
- A scale,
- A pot commonly used to make crack cocaine,
- Two razor blades.
Thomas was arrested and is facing five felony charges:
- Trafficking in cocaine
- Manufacturing cocaine
- Own/Rent a structure known to traffic drugs
- Tampering with evidence
- Possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070.
