The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 11 samples from Southwest Florida the week ending Sept. 22.
- brevis was observed at background concentrations in Manatee County, background to very low concentrations in Pinellas County, background to low concentrations in Sarasota County and background concentrations in Charlotte County.
Reports of fish kills potentially related to red tide were received from Sarasota County.
Respiratory Irritation potentially related to red tide also was reported from Sarasota County.
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