Sarasota County's operational hours for its
lifeguards have been extended on all guarded
beaches from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. daily, the
county has announced.
The hours will run through Labor Day week-
end, a county news release says.
The County's guarded beaches are Lido,
Manasota, Nokomis, North Jetty, Siesta
and Venice beaches, the release points out.
Those that are unguarded, where swimmers
must enter the water at their own risk, are
Brohard Beach, Blind Pass Beach, Caspersen
Beach, Palmer Point Park, Service Club Park,
Ted Sperling Park and Turtle Beach, the
release adds.
Sarasota County public safety officials encour-
age all swimmers to abide by these rules:
• Always follow the instructions of the life-
guards on duty.
• Check with the lifeguards to determine
swimming conditions before going in
the water.
• D o n o t o v e r e s t i m a t e y o u r s w i m -
ming capability.
• Whenever possible, swim with a buddy.
All parking at Sarasota County beaches is
free and available 6 a.m. to midnight 365 days
a year, the news release notes.
For more information about how to stay safe
this summer at the beach visit scgov.net; the
keyword is "Lifeguards."
Sarasota County's lifeguards will work longer hours through Labor Day weekend. Photo courtesy
Sarasota County
COUNTY'S LIFEGUARD HOURS EXTENDED THROUGH THE SUMMER
NEWS BRIEFS
