Offices Closed on November 11
October 30, 2026
DOH offices will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day.
For media inquiries:
Gerald Steven Huard • Gerald.Huard@FLHealth.gov • 941-861-2852
DOH-Sarasota Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
October 23, 2026
The advisory is in response to a confirmed human case of locally-acquired West Nile virus.
DOH-Sarasota Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory
September 12, 2026
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.
DOH-Sarasota Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Brohard Beach
September 11, 2026
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.
DOH-Sarasota Names New Health Officer
August 25, 2026
Lynette Herbert has been selected as the health officer and administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
DOH-Sarasota Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory
August 18, 2026
Tests completed on Monday, August 17, indicate that the water quality at North Lido Beach shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines.
DOH-Sarasota advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers.
DOH-Sarasota Issues Rabies Advisory
July 24, 2026
DOH-Sarasota is issuing a rabies alert in response to a confirmed case found in a raccoon on July 21.
Child Safety Day
August 28, 2025
DOH-Sarasota Observes Revive Awareness Day
June 6, 2025