BRADENTON BEACH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Bradenton Beach gets an A.
Sunshine Law in the constitution. Tallahassee actually keeps the lights on.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Bradenton Beach.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 21:46 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FL Courts
FDLE
FL DOC Inmate
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- → https://www.myfloridalegal.com/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 21:31 UTC]
- → https://www.flcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 21:31 UTC]
- → https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 21:31 UTC]
- → https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 21:31 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · FL Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the FL field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE
Wanted
RODOLFO MANTILLA
Wanted
ANA MARIA HENAO KNEZEVIC
Wanted
EMANUEL SALOMON
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · FL
Children Missing From Florida (Statewide)
Active Florida cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Renasia Lubin (FL)
Rhianna Outlaw (FL)
Arlette Hernandez Gutierez (FL)
Juliet Hernandez (FL)
Sabrina Aisenberg (FL)
Adrian Vazquez (FL)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Florida Court Cases
Most recent Florida court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 8:26-bk-05092- | Nelson Henry Rodriguez and Adrian Loretta Rodriguez | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10079 | Bush et al v. BBC Military Housing - Navy Southeast, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10080 | Chocianowski et al v. Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10081 | Hernandez et al v. Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10082 | Dowell et al v. BBC Military Housing - Navy Southeast, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10083 | Kelly-Vanderhoof et al v. Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-10085 | Parks et al v. BBC Military Housing - Navy Southeast, LLC et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16140- | Victor Garcia | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-16125- | Edelis Samuel | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-17753- | Astrid Fontes Troche | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-24165 | Pagan v. JECTNYC LLC | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-24166 | Pagan v. LaserAway, LLC | 06/14/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Manatee County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Manatee County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I look up property records in Manatee?▼
Property records for Manatee County, Florida come from three offices. (1) The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records at https://records.manateeclerk.com indexes deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments — search by name or document type, free to view, $1/page certified + $2 certification. (2) The Manatee County Property Appraiser at https://www.manateepao.gov provides parcel data, ownership, sales history, building characteristics, homestead exemption, and assessed/just/market values — also free. (3) The Manatee County Tax Collector at https://www.taxcollector.com handles tax bills and tax-deed sales. Recording fees are statewide: $10 first page, $8.50 each additional, plus documentary stamp tax of $0.70/$100 of consideration on deeds; intangible tax on mortgages of $0.002/$1. All records are public under Ch. 28 F.S. with limited redactions for protected persons (judges, LEOs, prosecutors) under §119.071(4)(d). Office address: 1115 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton FL 34205; phone 941-741-4045.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Bay?▼
Outstanding warrants in Bay County, Florida are checked through the Bay County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division at https://bayso.org/warrants. The Warrants Division enters all felony warrants into BCSO's Records Management System, NCIC, and the FCIC/FDLE statewide system. The statewide FDLE Wanted Persons database is at http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/person/WantedPersons.jsf. For a personal warrant check, call BCSO Records Division at (850) 747-4700 or visit 3421 N Highway 77, Panama City FL 32405; staff will not confirm by phone but you can ask in person. Many people instead retain a Florida attorney to clear the warrant before walk-in to avoid arrest. Active misdemeanor and traffic warrants also appear on the Bay County Clerk of Court case search at https://www.baycoclerk.com. Federal warrants are not in the local system — check US Marshals at https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted. Quashing a warrant in Florida requires a motion to the circuit or county court under Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.730.
Where do I look up warrants in Marion?▼
Active warrants in Marion County, Florida are checked through the Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Warrants Division at https://www.marionso.com — phone 352-732-9111, located at 692 NW 30th Ave, Ocala FL 34475. The MCSO Warrants Unit enters all felony warrants into NCIC, FCIC, and the FDLE Wanted Persons database at http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/restricted/PAS/person/WantedPersons.jsf (publicly searchable). Active misdemeanor and traffic warrants also appear on the Marion County Clerk of Court case search at https://www.marioncountyclerk.org. Local police departments (Ocala PD at https://www.ocalafl.gov, Belleview PD, Dunnellon PD) feed warrants into MCSO's system. Calling about your own warrant: staff will not confirm by phone, but you may ask at the Records counter — many people retain a Florida criminal-defense attorney to clear the warrant before walk-in to avoid arrest. Federal warrants: US Marshals at https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted. Quashing requires a motion under Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.730 to the Marion County Clerk.
Where do I find a deed or property record in Florida?▼
Florida deeds and property records are filed at the county Clerk of Court / Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property sits — Florida has 67 counties, each with its own Official Records search. The statewide directory of Clerk record search portals is at https://www.flclerks.com. For example: Miami-Dade at https://onlineservices.miamidadeclerk.gov/officialrecords; Broward at https://officialrecords.broward.org; Hillsborough at https://pubrec3.hillsclerk.com/oncoreweb. Property valuation, ownership, and parcel data come from the county Property Appraiser (directory at https://floridarevenue.com/property/Pages/LocalOfficials.aspx); tax history from the county Tax Collector. All Florida Official Records (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments) are open under Ch. 28, F.S. with very limited redactions for protected persons (LEOs, judges) under §119.071. Recording fees are statutory: $10 first page, $8.50 each additional, plus documentary stamp tax of $0.70/$100 of consideration ($0.60 in Miami-Dade). Certified copies are typically $1/page + $2 certification.
How do I look up a birth record in Hialeah?▼
A birth record for someone born in Hialeah, Florida is ordered from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics — birth certificates are issued statewide, not at the city level. Order at https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/birth-certificates: $9 base fee + $7 VitalChek processing online; or by mail with form DH726 to PO Box 210, Jacksonville FL 32231. Records exist statewide from 1917; pre-1917 records are spotty. The Miami-Dade County Health Department's Vital Statistics office at 1725 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens FL 33056 (305-623-3500) issues same-day in person for Miami-Dade births. Birth records are restricted under §382.025(1) F.S. for 100 years — only the registrant (if 18+), parent named on the certificate, legal guardian, or court-ordered parties may obtain certified copies. Required ID: government-issued photo ID; mail orders need notarized signature. Heirloom 'commemorative' certificates are also offered through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com for $34.
How do I look up property records in Manatee?▼
Property records for Manatee County, Florida come from three offices. (1) The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court Official Records at https://records.manateeclerk.com indexes deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments — search by name or document type, free to view, $1/page certified + $2 certification. (2) The Manatee County Property Appraiser at https://www.manateepao.gov provides parcel data, ownership, sales history, building characteristics, homestead exemption, and assessed/just/market values — also free. (3) The Manatee County Tax Collector at https://www.taxcollector.com handles tax bills and tax-deed sales. Recording fees are statewide: $10 first page, $8.50 each additional, plus documentary stamp tax of $0.70/$100 of consideration on deeds; intangible tax on mortgages of $0.002/$1. All records are public under Ch. 28 F.S. with limited redactions for protected persons (judges, LEOs, prosecutors) under §119.071(4)(d). Office address: 1115 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton FL 34205; phone 941-741-4045.
📊 Public Data Sources for Bradenton Beach, FL
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Bradenton Beach, FL · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for FL
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (FL)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in FL
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in FL
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in FL
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for FL
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (FL) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SR 684 CORTEZ BRIDGE REPLACEMENT | BRADENTON BEACH |
| BRADENTON BEACH, CITY OF | BRADENTON BEACH |
| GULF DR SIDEWALK | BRADENTON BEACH |
| NORTH COQUINA BOAT RAMP | BRADENTON BEACH |
| WILLOW BEND | BRADENTON BEACH |
| BRADENTON BEACH MARINA | BRADENTON BEACH |
| COQUINA BEACH PARKING | BRADENTON BEACH |
| WOODRUFF & SONS - BRADENTON BEACH GRAVIT | BRADENTON BEACH |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (FL) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP I | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | Checkr, Inc | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 2
City of Bradenton Beach, FL
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 814062317 | Friends of Manatee County Animal Services |
| 931965081 | Rhea Ministries USA Inc. |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from FL state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice a 13-Year-Old Child to Engage in Sexual Activity
Jun 11, 2026
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Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison
Jun 11, 2026
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Nurse Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Tampering with and Stealing Controlled Substances at Tampa Bay Area Hospital
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
From Classrooms to Chatrooms: FBI Jacksonville Tips for Staying Safe Online This Summer
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Nicaraguan National Extradited from Costa Rica to Face Passport Fraud and Counterfeit Currency Charges
Jun 10, 2026
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Gainesville Career Criminal Sentenced To 174 Months in Federal Prison for Firearms Offense
Jun 10, 2026
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Honduran Illegal Alien Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
🌴 FL Sunbiz Corporations 8
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Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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