This is a massive library. It has so much for kids and adults that you could stay all day . My…read morekids did a scavenger hunt and even got prizes.

The huge pillars & interesting done make it look more like a stadium or auditorium than a library…read more This Selby Library is the flagship branch of the Sarasota County Library System, located in downtown Sarasota. This is the county's first library, established in 1907. It offers a wide range of resources, including books, digital materials & computer classes. It is known for its vibrant space, including a children's area with an aquarium arch. The library is supported by a permanent endowment from the Selby Foundation.

If you make an appointment on online it went very quickly. The lady behind the counter Khristy knew…read moreexactly what we needed and it was very quick. And she was very polite. We had to switch tags over. From one vehicle to another. All went well. As a matter of fact it really couldn't be any smoother

I had an issue with registering my car. After my vehicle was totaled I had the hardest time ever…read more in my life. I came to register the vehicle and get new plates for a used car that I just bought. I was not able to get new plates because I didn't have enough money at the time and they were about to close so I was running out of time. But Joshua was so very patient and helped me out. My mom was acting up and being intense, which made me upset and Joshua had to deal with all the madness. He was incredibly patient and tried his best to help me out. He was able to register my vehicle and set me up with appointments for the plates and other processes, I was really grateful for him. I noticed one of the coworkers next to him seemed annoyed by us, she didn't do anything at all to help him though and he seemed pretty new at this job and I wonder if this is how they roll here, he seemed like he could have used some help, but she seemed like ready to check out. Thank you Joshua you had the patient of a saint. Needless to say I have my plates and all documents needed, and thankfully it all went very well.

Spoke to a nasty lady name coco in the front desk had a attitude. I was talking to her explaining…read moreto her the situation and and she said, she wasn't talking to me. This location is empty because of the lack of rude people.

I came to change my out of state license to a Florida license. The process was quick and easy! I…read moreworked with Coco and she was very helpful and friendly. She explained the process and what to expect. I highly recommend this location for your DL needs.

This place has on two separate occasions had me wait over an hour after the appointment time I had…read morepreviously made to be there. This place is definently disorganized to say the least and has a terrible way of prioritizing their patients. After this result is read, I will never come back here. It's not worth it to waste time out of my day waiting on people who can't get their own system together.

Attention! This rating is only for the Mobile Testing Van service they have, not the actual brick…read moreand mortar location. To see the schedule for the mobile van, go to: http://manatee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/aids/outreach-and-testing/index.html from the website: " We offer confidential, 15-minute HIV tests to the public in our clinic and through outreach activities in the community. We also offer other STD tests; our package screening tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis A, B and C" The mobile van service offered by the Manatee County Health Department offers FREE and confidential HIV/STD testing for Manatee County residents. You can also pick up a discrete packet of free condoms while getting tested. Some results you will get on the spot, some you will have to call in to get 10-14 days after your initial visit. The van moves around throughout the county and you can visit at the various locations 5 days a week, no appointment necessary. Apparently Manatee County is brimming will all sorts of crotch cooties, so why not get tested if you've ever *ahem* partaken in the local, um, attractions. People lie, people lie more if they think there is a chance they might get laid out of the deal, so protect yourself and get tested and have the peace of mind of knowing for sure where you stand. Get your partner to come on down to the mobile van, too. Please note that the testing on the mobile unit is always free! You can also get tested at the brick and mortar location, but for some reason they may access a fee to you if you go to that location, which doesn't even make sense, so spare yourself the possibility of a charge and track 'em down in the mobile unit.

Ed Behn at the Manatee County Veterans Service Office has been a blessing to me. Every time I have…read morean issue with the Veterans Administration, he is more than qualified to take care of the issue. I would not have the disability rating I currently have without his knowledge of the Compensation and Pension system. I had an appointment with him today, and when I went into his office, he had researched my most recent claim and had the appeal already completed for my signature. I wish more Manatee County Veterans knew about this organization and the free services they provide. The personnel who work here are skilled in the lingo needed to get their claims approved. Thank you so much Ed. I tell every veteran I meet that is interested in submitting a claim to make an appointment with Ed Behn at the Manatee County Veterans Service Office.

Rude blond lady with a chip on her shoulder... (Yes, lady, I KNOW you're not Amazon... I'm just…read moretrying to find out why you wouldn't deliver my package)..... She sent me to the Bradenton post office, where the lovely Coco found my package and was very helpful. Maybe Cortez PO lady should take a lesson from Bradenton on how to handle customers.

9-29-25 Made a mistake on a parcel shipping it to this post office instead of my home post office…read more Spoke with Monty and he was great agreeing to hold the package there for me until my arrival which is a month away. Usually it would be shipped back to the sender if not picked up within a couple of weeks. Nice community minded service, thanks much.

Very polite. Answered call quickly even though it was 4:30 Friday afternoon. very attentive and…read moreexplained how/what she would do to help me. She completed my request immediately. Thank you!.

Well organized early voting experience! I went to the main facility to cast my ballot. The main…read morefacility is across from DeSoto Mall, in the same parking lot as the Manatee County bus transfer station and also the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, half a block away from the building where you get your driver's license/car title, etc. The website for this government entity is well organized and each of the 5 locations offering early voting is listed along with a dynamic 'real time' wait period at each location. You can see what the wait time is going to be before you bother to go. How great is that? There is no excuse not to get out and vote when they make it this easy. When I showed up, there was no line, no hassle, no waiting... in and out in 10 minutes. Don't forget your photo ID! When you do early voting, you can appear at any of the 5 county early voting locations-- you do not have to wait to vote at your own polling station. All the information you need to know about getting registered or voting is on the website. I strongly recommend taking advantage of early voting. Get it over with on your schedule without the last minute rush or hassle.

The Bidwell-Wood House is located at 1260 12th Street and is a one and one-half story Classical…read moreRevival, wood-frame structure with a Georgian floor plan, built in 1882. The house formerly was located at 881 Florida Avenue, and prior to that, 900 S. Euclid Avenue, and prior to that it stood near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Wood Street. It was moved to its' current new home in Pioneer Park in October of 2006. This is one of the oldest document homes in Sarasota county and now serves as the offices of the Sarasota historical society. Many rooms in the home are maintained as they would have been during the late 1800s/early 1900s. It's a very interesting and informative place to visit. It also has an interesting history: On December 27, 1884, Charles Abbe was murdered in front of Mr. Bidwell's store. Bidwell was associated with the Sara Sota Vigilante Committee. It is alleged that plans for the murder took place at the Christmas Eve housewarming. Mr. Bidwell was arraigned and sentenced and the Bidwell property was sold in 1885. In recommend stopping in if you have time.