Red tide drifts closer to Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Are beaches are affected?
Red tide blooming near Florida Gulf coast beaches has drifted closer to Sarasota County over the past week, but beach impacts are limited.
Red tide questions: Is it OK to take the kids to beaches where red tide is present?
DOH says coastal residents should keep their window and doors closed and use air conditioning instead of the sea breeze to cool their homes at this time because the air is potentially toxic.