Sarasota County · Sarasota / Bradenton · Gulf Coast

Where to swim instead of Siesta Key Beach

If Siesta Key Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, and distance together.

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL 17% poor-sample history
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GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

2 poor samples and 12 non-good samples in the displayed history.

Rain still matters

Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.

Best Nearby Backup Beaches

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These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, historical risk, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Siesta Key Beach is not the right call.

Lido Key Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Turtle Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Nokomis Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 12 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Venice Beach

Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 13 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Holmes Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 18 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Anna Maria Island Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 21 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 31 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Englewood Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 27 mi away

GOOD
Tested Apr 20, 2026 20 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Coquina Beach

Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 16 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 17%

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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March 15, 2026

47 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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February 28, 2026

62 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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February 13, 2026

54 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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January 29, 2026

51 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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January 14, 2026

55 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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December 30, 2025

46 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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How To Use This Page

If Siesta Key Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, and distance together.

Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.

If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Siesta Key Beach beach page.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.