Sarasota County · Sarasota / Bradenton · Gulf Coast

Siesta Key Beach recent bacteria spikes

This page is for people who want to know whether Siesta Key Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL 17% poor-sample history

Current picture

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.

Non-good samples

12

moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.

Latest non-good sample

March 15, 2026

This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.

Poor samples

2

poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.

Water Quality History — Last 12 Months

35.4
70.5
44
Oct
46
Oct
115
Oct
117
Nov
51
Nov
42
Dec
46
Dec
55
Jan
51
Jan
54
Feb
62
Feb
47
Mar

Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)

Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs

History view →

These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Siesta Key Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

Full history →

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

This page is for people who want to know whether Siesta Key Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

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.