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.
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
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.
Lido Key Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Turtle Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 4 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Nokomis Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 12 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Venice Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 13 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Holmes Beach
Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 18 mi away
Latest non-good sample Nov 15
Englewood Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 27 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →March 15, 2026
47 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 28, 2026
62 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 13, 2026
54 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
January 29, 2026
51 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
January 14, 2026
55 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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.