Red tide observed in Sarasota County

In Southwest Florida the week ending May 17, K. brevis, the red tide organism, was observed at background concentrations in Sarasota County.

In Northwest Florida, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Bay counties.

For more about red tide, go to the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission page at myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/.