NewsYourobserverJune 18, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota woman arrested for three business burglaries
Kara Plocharsky, 31, has been arrested and charged with three felony burglaries involving businesses in St. Armands Circle and unincorporated Sarasota County. She is currently being held in the Manatee County jail without bond.
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Local business owners and residents are affected by the resolution of a series of break-ins that occurred at three commercial locations in early June.
Key Facts
- Kara Plocharsky is being held in Manatee County jail on no bond.
- Plocharsky faces three felony burglary charges.
- The burglaries occurred on June 4 around 3:30 a.m.
- Targeted locations included the Green Zebra Café, The Met, and the 8 Ball Lounge.
- Surveillance footage from the 8 Ball Lounge showed a suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet.
- The suspect broke into the 8 Ball Lounge and destroyed dozens of liquor bottles.
- The suspect was arrested in Manatee County with assistance from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Who's Mentioned
personKara Plocharsky“The 31-year-old suspect arrested and charged with three counts of felony burglar”organizationSarasota County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the Webber Road burglary.”organizationSarasota Police“Law enforcement agency that announced the arrest.”location8 Ball Lounge“Business at 3527 Webber Road targeted in a burglary.”locationThe Met“Business on Boulevard of the Presidents targeted in a burglary.”organizationManatee County Sheriff's Office“Assisted in the arrest of the suspect.”locationGreen Zebra Café“Business on John Ringling Causeway targeted in a burglary.”