Some Florida counties have had their beaches labeled with “no swim” advisories by the Florida Department of Health. Why and which beaches are they?

As for why, water samples taken at a number of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico have shown potentially unhealthy levels of enterococi bacteria. This can cause various ailments including rashes, infections and other diseases.

Some of the beaches are on Tampa Bay, and some are on the Gulf of Mexico. Here is a list of beaches where a “no swim” advisory is in effect.

• Manatee County

  Bayfront Park North
  Coquina Beach North
  Palma Sola South

• Hillsborough County

  Bahia Beach
  Simmons Park Beach

• Sarasota County

  Bird Key Park/Ringling Causeway
  Venice Fishing Pier
  Brohard Beach

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