Still, they say it is safe for the public to swim and recreate in most beaches, except impacted portions of the Manatee River and other heavily affected areas. More: Heavy flooding and sewage spills.

Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach and Coquina Beach in ... s testing for fecal bacteria does not include the Manatee River and other areas used for swimming on the bay side of the barrier ...

“I wouldn't go into the Manatee River right now,” she says ... “I was not aware of it,” Manuel Mendoza, who was fishing on Coquina Beach said. “We’re going to stop coming here.

I wouldn't go into the Manatee River right now," Tyrna added. State and county officials are monitoring beach conditions. Moderate levels of bacteria were recently found at North Coquina Beach and ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a ...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — Beaches are beginning to make a comeback after receiving damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Manatee County Property Management Deputy Director Carmine DeMilio says ...