SARASOTA, Fla. — "No swim" advisories have been lifted at two beaches in Sarasota County.
The "no swim" advisories were issued Wednesday for Venice Beach, Brohard Beach and Lido Casino Beach because of "fecal pollution." The enterococcus bacteria was found at unacceptable levels.
The advisories have been lifted at Venice Beach and Lido Casino Beach. The "no swim" advisory is still in effect at Brohard Beach.
Before the advisory had been lifted Thursday afternoon, people were determined to get their holiday beach day in at Venice Beach. Although signs were posted informing people of the “no swim” advisory, many people decided to cool off in the water anyway.
Luke Bezuyen and his daughter, Sophie, opted to take their chances.
“You just got to risk it sometimes, you know, mother nature does her thing, hopefully, it cleans out and try to be safe, don’t swallow the water. Don’t do anything crazy and kind of enjoy it. It’s beautiful. We live in paradise,” said Bezuyen.
Other people decided to stay on the sand and enjoy the beach without the water.
Enterococci inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, and a high level indicates fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff, pets and wildlife, and human sewage. The bacteria can cause human disease, infections or rashes.
The health department reported no sewage spills have been reported within one mile of the posted beach in the past two weeks.
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