Zoning and permits usually belong to the city, not the county, and a postal address does not tell you which. Each jurisdiction is listed on its own below; confirm the governing authority before you trust a district.
Key numbers
What this directory counts in Sarasota–Bradenton
Every line below is computed from sources.json when the page is built, so it cannot drift from the entries underneath it. Each one is written to stand alone if you quote it.
- 17 official public property-records sources are listed and dated across 2 counties and 5 jurisdictions in Sarasota–Bradenton. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- Those 17 sources are 4 zoning, 4 permits, 2 parcel & appraiser, 2 future land use, 2 tax, 2 recorded documents and 1 flood. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- Permits, tax and recorded documents still need a human in Sarasota–Bradenton: not one of the 8 sources listed for them is returned by an automated lookup. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- 5 of the 17 sources let a named record be retrieved on the last check; 1 got no further than a visible search form. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- 17 of the 17 entries carry a recorded gotcha — a renamed agency, a moved path, a login wall or a jurisdiction trap found while checking. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- 7 of the 17 sources are returned by Glove, 6 partly, and 4 remain a manual click. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- 2 county zoning, permit and long-range-plan sources here cover the unincorporated county only — the municipalities inside them keep their own, and each entry says so. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
- Every entry carries its own check date; the most recent human check covering Sarasota–Bradenton was 20 Sep 2026. Glove records source directory, Sterling Digital Partners, checked 20 Sep 2026.
Worked example
Someone has done this on a real address here
Sarasota–Bradenton has the full method, worked on two real addresses — the same sources, followed all the way to a retrieved record, with screenshots of where it goes wrong.
How to read a card
What a check level means
Every card says what the last check actually did. The wording is deliberate and it is never rounded up.
- lookup completed — a named record was actually retrieved and read
- locate only — a map point was found; no attributes read
- form reached — a search form was visible; nothing retrieved
- page opened — the entry page loaded
- blocked — CAPTCHA, WAF or authority block; stated plainly
Dates are UTC and belong to the recorded check, not to this page's assembly. A date here means a person opened the page on that day. Our link checker runs weekly, but it only ever proposes a re-check — it cannot move a date.
The directory
Every source we have checked in Sarasota–Bradenton
Sarasota County, Manatee County
Sarasota–Bradenton
Sarasota County 5 sources
Parcel & appraiser
Where do I look up who owns a property in Sarasota County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for parcel and ownership records in Sarasota County: Sarasota County Property Appraiser.
Which parcel is this address, what is the account number, and which municipality is it in?
Sarasota County Property Appraiser
Checked: lookup completed
Enter the full street address or account number in the property search, then open the returned card and read the account number, situs and municipality as printed.
You need Appraiser account number
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this Returned by the sarasota-bradenton packet map.
Zoning
Does county zoning in Sarasota County cover the whole county?
No. This is the unincorporated-county program. If the appraiser card prints City of Sarasota, Venice, North Port or Longboat Key, the city is the zoning authority, not the county.
What are the county zoning districts and where is the unincorporated-area zoning program?
Sarasota County Planning and Development Services
Checked: page opened
Open the county zoning program page and follow its links to districts and the zoning code.
You need Parcel ID or address
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this A promoted map covers zoning for Sarasota County.
Tax
Where do I check property taxes in Sarasota County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for property tax records in Sarasota County: Sarasota County Tax Collector. Glove does not return it, so this stays a manual lookup.
Is the tax paid, and what does the bill history show?
Sarasota County Tax Collector
Checked: lookup completed
Follow View/Pay Taxes (it may open a new tab), wait for the payments hub tiles to load, choose Property Tax, then search the account number and pick the Account suggestion.
You need Real-estate account number
Checked · UTC
Your click No promoted map returns tax in any market. This is a click you make yourself.
Permits
Where do I find building permits in Sarasota County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for permits in Sarasota County: Sarasota County Building Department. Glove does not return it, so this stays a manual lookup.
What permits have been issued or applied for on this property?
Sarasota County Building Department
Checked: page opened
Open the county building portal and use its permit search.
You need Address or permit number
Checked · UTC
Your click No promoted map returns permits in any market. This is a click you make yourself.
Recorded documents
Where do I find Sarasota County deed records?
This directory lists 1 checked source for recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens and plats in Sarasota County: Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Glove does not return it, so this stays a manual lookup.
What deeds, mortgages, liens and easements are recorded against this property?
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Checked: page opened
Open Official Records and search by name, document type or date range.
You need Name, instrument number, or book/page
Checked · UTC
Your click No promoted map returns recorded_documents in any market. This is a click you make yourself.
Not yet harvested for Sarasota County: future land use, flood. Know a source? Send it.
Manatee County 6 sources
Parcel & appraiser
Where do I look up who owns a property in Manatee County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for parcel and ownership records in Manatee County: Manatee County Property Appraiser.
Which parcel is this address, what is the parcel ID, and what jurisdiction does the appraiser print?
Manatee County Property Appraiser
Checked: lookup completed
Set Property Type to REAL PROPERTY, search the address or parcel ID, then open the parcel card and read the parcel ID, situs and jurisdiction.
You need Parcel ID
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this Returned by the sarasota-bradenton packet map.
Zoning
Where do I check the zoning of a property in Manatee County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for zoning in Manatee County: Manatee County GIS.
What land-development attributes does the county map carry for this parcel?
Manatee County GIS
Checked: lookup completed
Open the Land Development map, search the parcel ID or address, select the parcel and read its attributes.
You need Parcel ID
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove maps zoning elsewhere in sarasota-bradenton but not for Manatee County.
Future land use
Does the long-range plan for Manatee County cover the whole county?
No. Scope is the unincorporated area only. Inside Bradenton, Palmetto, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach or Bradenton Beach the city's plan applies.
What land development code and comprehensive plan govern the unincorporated county?
Manatee County Building and Development Services
Checked: page opened
Open the land development regulations service page and follow it to the LDC and Comprehensive Plan.
You need Not applicable — code and plan documents
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove maps future_land_use elsewhere in sarasota-bradenton but not for Manatee County.
Tax
Where do I check property taxes in Manatee County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for property tax records in Manatee County: Manatee County Tax Collector.
Is the tax paid, and what is the year-by-year payment history?
Manatee County Tax Collector
Checked: lookup completed
Accept the terms of agreement, then run a Property Id search on the parcel ID and read the returned year rows.
You need Property Id (parcel ID)
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove has a site map for this host, but no packet field is composed from it.
Permits
Where do I find building permits in Manatee County?
This directory lists 1 checked source for permits in Manatee County: Manatee County Building and Development Services.
What permits have been issued or applied for on this property?
Manatee County Building and Development Services
Checked: page opened
Open the county Accela Citizen Access portal and use Building permit search.
You need Address, parcel ID or permit number
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove has a site map for this host, but no packet field is composed from it.
Recorded documents
Where do I find Manatee County deed records?
This directory lists 1 checked source for recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens and plats in Manatee County: Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What deeds, mortgages, liens and easements are recorded against this property?
Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Checked: page opened
Open Official Records search and search by name, document type or instrument number.
You need Name, instrument number, or book/page
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove has a site map for this host, but no packet field is composed from it.
Not yet harvested for Manatee County: flood. Know a source? Send it.
City of Bradenton 2 sources
Zoning
Where do I check the zoning of a property in Bradenton?
This directory lists 1 checked source for zoning in Bradenton: City of Bradenton.
What does the city's land development map show at this location?
City of Bradenton
Checked: page opened
Open the Land Development map viewer and search the address.
You need Address or parcel ID
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this A promoted map covers zoning for City of Bradenton.
Permits
Where do I find building permits in Bradenton?
This directory lists 1 checked source for permits in Bradenton: City of Bradenton.
What permits exist on a City of Bradenton property?
City of Bradenton
Checked: page opened
Open the city Accela Citizen Access portal and use Building permit search.
You need Address or permit number
Checked · UTC
Glove partly covers this Glove has a site map for this host, but no packet field is composed from it.
Not yet harvested for City of Bradenton: parcel & appraiser, future land use, flood, tax, recorded documents. Know a source? Send it.
City of Sarasota 3 sources
Zoning
Where do I check the zoning of a property in Sarasota?
This directory lists 1 checked source for zoning in Sarasota: City of Sarasota Development Services.
Who is the zoning authority inside the city, and where are the city's zoning resources?
City of Sarasota Development Services
Checked: page opened
Open the city zoning program page; it points to the city's zoning maps and code.
You need Address or parcel ID
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this A promoted map covers zoning for City of Sarasota.
Future land use
What does the long-range land use plan designate in Sarasota?
This directory lists 1 checked source for future land use in Sarasota: City of Sarasota.
What are the city's zoning and future land use designations at this location?
City of Sarasota
Checked: locate only
Open the Zoning and Future Land Use web app and search the address to locate the parcel, then read the zoning and future-land-use layers.
You need Address or parcel ID
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this A promoted map covers future_land_use for City of Sarasota.
Permits
Where do I find building permits in Sarasota?
This directory lists 1 checked source for permits in Sarasota: City of Sarasota Development Services. Glove does not return it, so this stays a manual lookup.
What permits exist on a city property?
City of Sarasota Development Services
Checked: form reached
Open the FTG permit search and enter an address or permit number.
You need Address or permit number
Checked · UTC
Your click No promoted map returns permits in any market. This is a click you make yourself.
Not yet harvested for City of Sarasota: parcel & appraiser, flood, tax, recorded documents. Know a source? Send it.
Region-wide 1 source
Flood
How do I find the flood zone for a property in the Sarasota–Bradenton region?
This directory lists 1 checked source for flood zone lookups in the Sarasota–Bradenton region: FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What FEMA flood zone and FIRM panel cover this property?
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Checked: page opened
Enter the address in the Looking for a Flood Map box and press Search; the site hands off to Search By Address and returns the effective FIRM panel and its FIRMette.
You need Address or FIRM panel number
Checked · UTC
Glove returns this Every packet county in this market has a promoted flood map.
Not yet harvested for Region-wide: parcel & appraiser, zoning, future land use, tax, permits, recorded documents. Know a source? Send it.
The honest part
What still needs a human
This is the most useful block on the page, so it is computed from the data rather than written by hand. Counted across Sarasota–Bradenton only.
| Record type | Sources listed | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel & appraiser | 2 | returned in every published market |
| Zoning | 4 | returned in every published market |
| Future land use | 2 | returned in every published market |
| Flood | 1 | returned in every published market |
| Tax | 2 | a manual click in this market |
| Permits | 4 | a manual click in this market |
| Recorded documents | 2 | a manual click in this market |
Recorded documents and permits are the two that never automate cleanly. Every county clerk and every permit portal is its own small piece of software, several of them sit behind a bot challenge, and a few still want a login. If someone tells you they have all of them, ask which clerk's search they used last week.
Optional product path
Doing this every week?
Glove returns parcel, value, zoning, land use and flood in Sarasota–Bradenton in one call, inside Claude Code, Cursor or Codex. Recorded documents and permits are still yours to click — this directory is where you click them.
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Supported clients are Claude Code, Cursor and Codex; connection setup is required. This directory stays free and complete whether or not you ever use it.
Use the data
The whole directory, as one file
Everything on these pages is generated from a single JSON file. It is published under CC BY 4.0: use it, build on it, ship it in your own tool. The only condition is attribution.
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Attribution
Klebl, C. (2026). Public property-records sources for ten US commercial real estate markets. Sterling Digital Partners. CC BY 4.0. https://glvtl.com/records-sources/- Entries
- 163
- Counties
- 22
- Markets published
- 10 of 10
- Last human check
Each entry carries its own checked date, so you can filter by freshness rather than trusting one number at the top.
Method
How an entry gets on this page
A person opens the URL in a browser, does the smallest real lookup the source allows, and records what happened in the wording of the level key above. Nothing is listed from a search result, a press release or another directory. If a source blocked the check, it says blocked. If only the search form was reached, it says form reached. The full method, worked end to end on two real addresses, is in the Sarasota and Manatee first-look guide. For Sarasota–Bradenton specifically, the full method, worked on two real addresses.
Re-verification is quarterly, with an automated link check in between. The link checker can flag that a URL moved or started returning a challenge; it cannot change a date. Only a person can do that.
Use it & cite it
Link to this directory
Free to use and to share. If it saved you a lookup, a link back is what keeps it maintained.
Cite it
Klebl, C. (2026). Sarasota–Bradenton property records sources. Sterling Digital Partners. Retrieved from https://glvtl.com/records-sources/sarasota-bradenton/
Link to it
<a href="https://glvtl.com/records-sources/sarasota-bradenton/">Sarasota–Bradenton property records sources</a>, Chris Klebl, Sterling Digital Partners, 2026.
Upkeep
Corrections, and the promise attached to them
Portals move constantly and nobody tracks it publicly. If a link here is wrong, moved or now needs a login, tell us and we will check it and re-date the entry the same week. [email protected] — include the market, the agency and the URL. Please leave private client information out of it.
Every real move is logged in the change log, so the dates on this page can be checked rather than taken on trust. A date means a person opened the page that day. It is never stamped by a script.