Bacteria levels are back to ‘satisfactory’ levels at this beach, health officials say.

For the second time in less than a month, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota on Thursday issued a no-swim advisory for Brohard Beach near Venice, but it was lifted on Friday, Sept. 27.

The last advisory was issued on Aug. 29 and the latest advisory is just the latest in a string of advisories that have plagued Sarasota beaches over the summer.

On Thursday, health officials said levels of enterococcus bacteria — a bacteria most associated with human, pet or wildlife feces — were, “at a satisfactory level.”

During a no-swim advisory, beaches typically remain open, but swimming, wading or water recreation at Brohard Beach is, “not recommended as long as there is an advisory in place.”

Brohard Beach is Sarasota County’s only pet-friendly beach.

“When these bacteria are found at high levels in recreational waters, there is a risk that some people may become ill,” said Tom Higginbotham, environmental administrator for the DOH in Sarasota. “People, especially the very young, elderly or who a have weak immune system that swallow water while swimming can get stomach or intestinal illnesses. If water comes in contact with a cut or sore, people can get infections or rashes.”

This story was originally published September 26, 2019 at 1:11 PM.