Is your name on the list? $64K in unclaimed checks held by Manatee Clerk’s office

Bradenton, Fla. (July 21, 2025) – The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is holding $64,914.35 in unclaimed funds—and some of it might belong to you.

The Clerk’s annual list of unclaimed funds includes 818 checks for jury duty, court fee refunds, vendor invoices, and other court-related services payments. If unclaimed by September 1, 2025, the funds will be forfeited under Florida law.

“We encourage residents and vendors to check the list—your name might be on it,” said Angel Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. “It only takes a few minutes to claim what’s yours.”

View the unclaimed funds list to see if your name is on it. 

If you believe you may have unclaimed funds, contact the Clerk’s Accounting Division by email at clerkaccounting@manateeclerk.com or call (941) 749-1800 for instructions on how to file a claim.

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Published date: July 21, 2025