UPDATE: Samples confirm red tide present along the Sarasota and Bradenton shorelines
Red tide that has lingered miles offshore from the Sarasota and Manatee shoreline has been pushed closer to local beaches by a shift in the winds.
Red Tide Update: Blooms Persist In Southwest Florida
Red tide continues to be a concern in Southwest Florida, with the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in numerous water samples over the past week. While Northwest and East Coast Florida remain clear of red tide for now,
Red tide detected in multiple Sarasota County beaches, health officials say
A health alert has been issued for multiple beaches in Sarasota County after low to medium levels of red tide were detected.
Red tide alert issued for Sarasota, Pinellas area beaches
A red tide alert has been issued for multiple Tampa Bay area county beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Wednesday.
Health alert is issued for red tide at beaches in Sarasota County
The reports of red tide are coming from an algae bloom that is more than 100 miles long, stretching along much of the Gulf Coast.
Red tide remains offshore from most Sarasota and Manatee shorelines; little beach impact
A large red tide that bloomed after hurricanes Helene and Milton remains miles offshore from Sarasota and Manatee counties.
DOH-Sarasota issues red tide health alert for Sarasota County beaches
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Ringling Causeway/ Bird Key Park Beach, North Lido Beach, Lido Casino Beach, Siesta Key Beach,
Sarasota County health department issues red tide alert for a dozen area beaches
Health department urges beachgoers to not swim in affected waters at beaches, including Siesta Key, Lido, Venice and Manasota Key.
Red tide in Sarasota: Health alert issued for Siesta Key and other local beaches
The harmful algal bloom was detected in background to medium levels up and down the coast in samples taken on Tuesday.
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Manatee County alerts residents to King Tide expected from Nov. 15 to 20
Manatee County is alerting residents to King Tide expected for the next five days. Manatee County Emergency Management said that King Tide is expected between Nov. 15 to 20.
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Red tide and related respiratory irritation reported in Tampa Bay coastal counties
Low concentrations of the toxin were detected this past week at New Pass Dock in Sarasota Bay, on the north end of Lido Key.