MANATEE COUNTY– Red Tide was detected in one sample from Manatee County over the past week, according to a release issued Wednesday by theFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Red Tide was also detected in32 samples in and offshore of Sarasota County, two in Charlotte County, 10 in Lee County, and one in Collier County.
Respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide was reported over the past week in Southwest Florida in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties.
Reports of fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were received over the past week in Southwest Florida in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and Lee counties. For the most up-to-date information visit the FWC daily sampling page here.