Health officials say Tarpon Bay Beach has too much bacteria on Sanibel

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Health officials say there is too much bacteria in the water at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel Island Thursday, making it unsafe for swimmer and an increase risk of disease.

Luckily, for other beaches in Southwest Florida, local scientists say bacteria won’t really travel anywhere with low wind and still water, so it stays put.

WATCH the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson to see when this unwanted bacteria is likely to clear out.

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