Venice Gardens Lake
Sarasota County, FloridaHypereutrophic
Venice Gardens Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Sarasota County, Florida. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Compared to the 37 other monitored lakes in Sarasota County, Venice Gardens Lake ranks #36 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2025-07-31. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 177 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 177 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #36 of 38 lakes in Sarasota County
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2025-07-31
Monitoring stations: 4
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