The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in Southwest Florida during the week ending March 5.
In Southwest Florida, K. brevis was observed at very low to medium concentrations in and offshore of Manatee County, background to high concentrations in Sarasota County and low to medium concentrations in Pinellas County.
There were reports of red tide-related fish kills and respiratory irritation from Manatee County.
For more information, go online to myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.