Tests completed on Friday, September 11, indicate that the water quality at Brohard Beach shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines.
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Tests completed on Monday, September 7, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Brohard Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria.
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16
Fall Prevention 101 Workshop
September 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Newtown Estates Park
Sep
16
Laurel, Osprey, Venice, and Nokomis CHAT Meeting
September 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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Laurel Civic
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16
Fall Prevention 101 Workshop
September 16, 2026, at 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Kamberg Center