Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 14, 2009

Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 13, 2009

Bacteria counts are back up again in the waters at Pine Island's Alfred McKethan Park, prompting officials to advise against swimming there. ...more

September 27, 2008

The Sarasota County Health Department today ended an advisory against swimming at Siesta Key Beach. ...more

August 2, 2008

Before Maria Smith of Riverview, jumped off the 30-foot platform at Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, her mind was racing. ...more

July 24, 2008

VENICE - Beaches near the Venice Fishing Pier remain under a health advisory entering the Fourth of July holiday weekend, even though tests indicate the water quality appears to be improving. ...more

July 3, 2008

An abundance of birds may be to blame for this week's warning to stay out of the water at the popular county park here, health officials say. ...more

February 21, 2008

An abundance of birds may be to blame for this week's warning to stay out of the water at the popular county park here, health officials say. ...more

February 20, 2008

County health officials on Wednesday discouraged swimming at three west Pasco beaches because of high levels of bacteria that can make people sick. ...more

September 27, 2007

County health officials on Wednesday discouraged swimming at three west Pasco County beaches because of high levels of bacteria that can make people sick. ...more

September 26, 2007