No-swim advisories posted for 13 Sarasota Co. beaches

No-swim advisories have been issued for 13 beaches by Sarasota County health officials.

Tests done Monday show the amount of enterococcus bacteria is above acceptable levels at the following beaches:

• Longboat Key Beach
• North Lido Beach
• Lido Casino Beach
• South Lido Beach
• Siesta Key Beach
• Turtle Beach
• Nokomis Beach
• North Jetty Beach
• Service Club Beach
• Venice Pier Beach
• Brohard Park Beach
• Manasota Key Beach
• Casperson Beach

The beaches remain open, but swimming, wading or other water activities are not recommended.

The advisory will remain in effect until follow-up tests show the levels have returned to acceptable level. However, due to high waters from Hurricane Michael, tests will not be done until seas are 3 feet or less and there is a lower risk for riptides.