Red Tide

David Conway
July 13, 2021

Red tide present at all Sarasota County beaches

The county reported the current conditions on the beach include minor fish kills and respiratory irritation.

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Mark Bergin
July 12, 2021

Longboat Key receives reports of red tide

The town has received reports of small fish kills, water discoloration and some odor.

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Eric Garwood
May 21, 2021

State issues advisory over low levels of red tide near Longboat, Anna Maria

Breathing issues possible, Department of Health says.

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David Conway
April 15, 2021

Tests show elevated red tide levels in Sarasota waters

The red tide present in the Gulf of Mexico is affecting beaches including Siesta, Lido and Longboat Key.

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Nat Kaemmerer
October 9, 2019

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium creates new position to lead red tide research

The position has been created after a bill in the Florida House created a new initiative for mitigating red tide.

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Sten Spinella
July 23, 2019

Local nonprofit wants to know how red tide affects humans

The Roskamp Institute is seeking volunteers and political backing for the study.

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Brynn Mechem
May 30, 2019

Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

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David Conway
April 11, 2019

Sarasota's fight against red tide takes many forms

Sarasota finds itself in the center of the search for answers as scientists and policymakers work both sides of the question to improve water quality in the region.