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No-swim advisory issued for Longboat Key Beach

The beach remains open, but swimming, wading and other water recreation are not recommended.

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. -- A no-swim advisory has been issued for Longboat Key Beach in Sarasota County.

The Florida Department of Health says the level of the enterococcus bacteria was above acceptable limits this week.

The beach remains open, but swimming, wading and other water recreation are not recommended.

The advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing is completed.

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