What beach has the worst red tide?

A recent University of South Florida model showed that the Tampa Bay area's worst red tide runs from Caladesi Island State Park to Belleair Beach. On Saturday, the southern beaches were mostly clear. The air didn't smell. But some visitors were still feeling the effects of the offshore blooms.



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When is red tide season in Florida? In Florida, red tides begin in late summer or early fall and last through February or March. Two years ago, seven tons of dead fish washed ashore Sarasota beaches due to red tides. Swimmers reported skin infections and people with lung diseases reported trouble breathing.

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It is important to realize that many people still enjoy the beaches during red tides. Respiratory irritation and dead fish are not always present . People may experience respiratory irritation (coughing, sneezing, and tearing) when the red tide organism is present along a coast and winds blow its aerosol onshore.

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