Red tide is receding in Sarasota County, but sticking around in Pinellas
Fish kills and respiratory irritation were reported in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Source: usf.edu
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Fish kills and respiratory irritation were reported in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
State environmental officials say the amount of red tide found on area beaches has lessened this week.
Red tide is also increasing just to the south of Sarasota beaches, in Charlotte and Lee counties.
Red tide is also increasing just to the south of Sarasota beaches, in Charlotte and Lee counties.
Problems remain south of Tampa Bay. Medium amounts of the toxin were found at Anna Maria Island and the Longboat Key boat ramp and low amounts at Lido Beach and New Pass Dock on Sarasota Bay.