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‘No swim’ advisory lifted for Siesta Key Beach

A no swimming flag flies on the beach in an area where there is a known rip current, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. South Florida beachgoers are being warned to be careful in the ocean after a rip current advisory was extended. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spokesman Timothy Heiser says 23 rescues have been made along Fort Lauderdale beaches since Friday. (AP Photo)

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The “no swim” advisory issued on Thursday for Siesta Key Beach has been lifted.

At this time, Casperson Beach is still under a “no swim” advisory.

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County received test results indicating the water is safe for residents and visitors to swim in.

For more water monitoring and bacterial testing, visit ourgulfenvironment.net.