The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is lifting the advisory that has been in effect since September 2024 for high bacterial levels at Palma Sola South at the east end, south side of the Palma Sola Causeway, 8500 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
A health alert for the presence of red tide in Tampa Bay near the location of the former Rod & Reel Pier at 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, remains in effect since November 2024.
Health alerts for the presence of red tide in the Gulf of Mexico at the 10th St. Pier, 100 10th St. S. and in Sarasota Bay at Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp, 1465 Gulf Drive S., both in Bradenton Beach, also remain in effect since November 2024.
Bloom concentrations of 100,000-plus cells/liter were observed in 12 samples, including two from Manatee County, one from Sarasota County and two from Charlotte County.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to monitor satellite NOAA, USF imagery and offshore and nearshore patches of elevated chlorophyll.
Fish kills suspected to be related to red tide were reported to FWC’s Fish Kill Hotline and other partners over the past week along Sarasota and Lee counties, as well as respiratory irritation suspected to be related to red tide.
For forecasts that use FWC and partner data, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Harmful Algal Blooms Forecast.
A daily sampling map can be accessed via a status report on the FWC Red Tide Current Status page.
For more information on algal blooms and water quality, visit Protecting Florida Together.
This information, including additional details, is also available on the FWRI red tide website.