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Marco Island Residents Beach closed to water activities over bacteria

Marco Island Residents Beach closed to water activities over bacteria

Collier County issued a health advisory after September 22 testing found elevated Enterococcus levels at Residents Beach. Officials advise against swimming and all water-related activities until follow-up testing shows bacteria levels have returned below health guidelines; reopening timing is unknown.

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Updated Sep 25, 2026