Press Release

DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for North Lido Beach

August 13, 2026 1 min read

For media inquiries: Gerald Steven Huard • gerald.huard@flhealth.gov • 941-861-2852

Sarasota County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

North Lido Beach
50 Benjamin Franklin Drive,
Sarasota, FL 34236

Tests completed on Monday, August 10, 2026, indicate that the water quality at North Lido Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Sarasota advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level.

View Beach Water Quality Sampling Data

For more information, call 941-861-2900.