Sarasota County·Sarasota / Bradenton·Gulf Coast
Venice Beach recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether the displayed station history used for Venice Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
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.
Non-good samples
2
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
August 3, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
1
poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.
Water Quality History — Latest Samples
Sample source: Venice Beach
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 Venice Beach against places with fewer warning signs.
Nokomis Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 1 mi away
Latest non-good sample Aug 10
Palm Island Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 18 mi away
Latest non-good sample May 18
Boca Grande Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 27 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Coquina Beach
Manatee County · Gulf Coast · 29 mi away
Latest non-good sample Aug 10
Turtle Beach
Sarasota County · Gulf Coast · 9 mi away
Latest non-good sample Jul 20
Englewood Beach
Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · 14 mi away
Latest non-good sample Aug 10
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
This page is for people who want to know whether the displayed station history used for Venice 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 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.