Beaches Near Sarasota, Florida

8 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

7 with Good water quality 2 counties

Sarasota offers some of Florida's finest beaches just minutes from downtown. Siesta Key Beach — famous for its cool quartz sand — Lido Key, and Longboat Key are all barrier island beaches connected by bridges.

All Beaches by Distance from Sarasota

GOOD

Lido Key Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

3 mi

12 CFU

 MODERATE

Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

5 mi

47 CFU

 GOOD

Turtle Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Coquina Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

13 mi

22 CFU

 GOOD

Holmes Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

16 mi

32 CFU

 GOOD

Nokomis Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

16 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Venice Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

17 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Anna Maria Island Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

18 mi

20 CFU

Beaches Near Other Florida Cities

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Water Quality Near Sarasota

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Sarasota. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.