Sarasota County·Sarasota / Bradenton·Gulf Coast
Where to swim instead of Venice Beach
If Venice Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 31 CFU/100mL.
Recent-sample context
1 poor samples and 2 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
After-rain view →These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Venice Beach is not the right call.
Nokomis Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 1 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Palm Island Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 18 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Boca Grande Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 27 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Coquina Beach
Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 29 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Turtle Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 9 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 8%
Englewood Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 14 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 8%
Siesta Key Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 13 mi away
Current MODERATE · risk 8%
Lido Key Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 17 mi away
Current MODERATE · risk 17%
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →August 3, 2026
85 CFU/100mL · POOR
July 20, 2026
52 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
If Venice Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, 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 Venice Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project, not official real-time clearance — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.