Sure its cold outside and swimming in the Gulf is unlikely but there is another reason to skip the dip.
Recent tests of Gulf waters in North Naples shows bacteria contamination and health officials advise against all water-related activity.
The state Department of Health in Collier County said testing conducted Feb. 4 indicates that the water quality at North Gulf Shore beach access at Clam Pass does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommend by the state health agency…