The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s advisory against swimming at Palma Sola South, the beach on the south side of the Palma Sola Causeway/Manatee Avenue was lifted July 31.
The advisory was issued July 20 because enterococci bacteria levels exceed federal guidelines for safe swimming, as contact with the water at the site could make beachgoers sick.
The DOH-Manatee received test results from samples taken July 17 that showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria.
Other beaches in Manatee County were not under advisory.
For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7593 or go online to www.floridahealth.gov.
— Lisa Neff