Beach Advisory issued for Blind Pass/Turner Beach by Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee)
Lighthouse and Turner Beach Parks will be closed this weekend due to moderate damage that was sustained during Hurricane Idalia. The moderate damages consist of sand displacement on beaches and in parking areas. Public Works personnel are working hard to reopen Lighthouse and Turner Beach Parks by the end of next week. Please watch for further updates.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a Beach Advisory for Blind Pass/Turner Beach advising the public not to enter the water due to high levels of bacteria identified in routine testing. Water contact may pose an increased risk of disease, particularly for susceptible individuals. This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. New test results should be available for Blind Pass/Turner Beach on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Click here to read the September 1, 2023 Beach Advisory from DOH-Lee.
As a reminder, The Florida Department of Health (FDH) Lee County has issued a precautionary “Swim Advisory” for public beaches and swimming pools. Click here to read the August 30, 2023 FDH Lee County advisory.
