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DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Brohard Beach

September 11, 2026 1 min read

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.

For media inquiries: G Steve Huard • gerald.huard@flhealth.gov • 941-302-1058

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

Brohard Beach
1805 Harbor Drive South
Venice, FL 34285

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 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.