The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Manatee County, based in Bradenton, is responsible for docketing filings, preserving the official case record, and processing fees across the county and circuit courts of the Tampa Bay area. This office sits within Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit.
Clerk: Angelina “Angel” M. Colonneso, Esq.
Address: 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: 941-749-1800
Official Website: https://manateeclerk.com
12th Judicial Circuit: https://12circuit.state.fl.us
Services available through the Manatee County Clerk’s office typically include:
For clients pursuing an appeal out of Manatee County, the certified record and docket maintained by the Clerk’s office are what the appellate court will actually review. Brownstone Law works with the 12th Judicial Circuit’s clerk’s office to confirm the record is complete before briefing begins.
The Clerk's office dockets filings — including notices of appeal in many case types — and helps certify the record, but it does not decide legal issues or provide legal advice. Appellate strategy should be handled by counsel.
Yes. The Manatee County Clerk of Court provides an online case and/or official records search through its official website. Availability and access rules vary by case type, so confidential or sealed records may not appear in a public search.
