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Red Tide Bloom 2018
Red Tide Status Report (August 3, 2018) A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in two samples collected from Pinellas County, background concentrations in two samples collected from Manatee County, background to high concentrations in 24 samples collected from or offshore of Sarasota County, low to high concentrations in 10 samples collected from Charlotte County, background to high concentrations in 27 samples collected from or offshore of Lee County, and very low to high concentrations in nine samples collected from Collier County. Additional samples collected throughout Florida over the past week did not contain K. brevis. We continue to receive reports of fish kills in Southwest Florida. Over the past week, reports were received for two locations in Manatee County, and multiple locations in Sarasota County, in Charlotte County, in and offshore of Lee County, and in and offshore of Collier County. More detailed information is available at http://myfwc.com/fishkill. Respiratory irritation was reported over the past week in Manatee County (8/3 at Coquina Beach), Sarasota County (7/28 and 8/1-8/2 at Lido Key; 7/26-7/28, and 7/31-8/3 at Manasota Beach; 7/26-8/3 at Nokomis; 7/26 and 7/30-8/2 at Siesta Key; 7/26-7/29 and 7/31-8/3 at Venice Beach; 7/26-8/3 at Venice North Jetty), Lee County (7/26-8/3 at Bonita Beach; 7/31-8/3 at Bowman’s Beach; 7/26-7/27, 7/30 and 8/1 at Captiva; 7/27-7/29, 8/1 and 8/3 at Causeway Islands; 7/26-8/3 at Gasparilla Island; 7/31 and 8/2 at Light House Beach; 7/26-7/27, 7/30-8/1 and 8/3 at Lovers Key State Park; 7/26-7/28, 7/30-7/31 and 8/2 at Lynn Hall Beach Park; 7/27 and 7/29-8/2 at Newton Park), and Collier County (7/26-8/2 at Barefoot Beach; 7/29-8/2 at Seagate Beach; 7/26, 7/28, and 8/2 at South Marco Beach; 8/2 at Vanderbilt Beach). Forecasts by the USF-FWC Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides Additional information regarding the current status of algal blooms in South Florida is being consolidated and posted on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s website: https://floridadep.gov/dear/algal-bloom. Red Tide Status Map (August 3, 2018) Regional Status Reports and Maps (August 3, 2018) Southwest coast report To see detailed information on this week's samples, view the current Statewide Google Earth map for August 3, 2018 By using Google Earth, you can zoom in to specific locations and click on stations to see detailed information, including sample date and cell concentration. You must have Google Earth installed on your computer to view this map; the software can be downloaded from the Google Earth website The FWRI Red Tide Status Line is now available to callers throughout the state. FWRI updates the recording each Friday by 5 p.m. Red Tide Status Line: 866-300-9399 (toll-free inside Florida only); 727-552-2448 (outside Florida). Reports are updated on Friday afternoon except during holidays, in which case the report will be released on the closest day. Additional information, if available, is provided on Wednesday afternoon. To receive an e-mail when the current status has been updated, visit our subscription area. FWC's Red Tide Action Report Red tide is a naturally-occurring microscopic alga that has been documented along Florida’s Gulf Coast since the 1840’s and occurs nearly every year. Blooms, or higher-than-normal concentrations, of the Florida red tide alga, Karenia brevis, frequently occur in the Gulf of Mexico. Red tide begins in the Gulf of Mexico 10 to 40 miles offshore and can be transported inshore by winds and currents. FWC Actions and Partnerships:
Red Tide Resources
Previous Regional Status Reports and Maps July 27, 2018 July 20, 2018 July 13, 2018 July 6, 2018 Additional archived status maps can be found on Flickr Key for Results
Don't Want to Own a Boat in Sarasota? Try the Occasional Rental!
Don't Want to Own a Boat in Sarasota? Rent One!
Financially Friendly AlternativeRenting a boat is a financially friendly alternative. Although you can lease or buy a boat for a manageable monthly payment, you still have to worry about the depreciation of value, upkeep costs, maintenance, docking, and possible storage. These costs can add up quickly. Through Sarasota boat rental, you do not have to worry about any negative complications to your credit or finances. All you have to do is pay for your rental and enjoy the ocean. Variety of OptionsWhen you purchase a boat, you are stuck with just one type of boat until you decide to sell and purchase another one. Renting opens up a variety of options otherwise unavailable. You can rent a boat by the hour or day, and some places have membership options where you pay monthly and get unlimited access. Additionally, you can choose a different vessel type every time you decide to cruise around at sea. For days that you want a large party, you can rent a large boat. For a romantic voyage, you can choose a smaller, more intimate vessel. No ObligationsA Sarasota boat rental can come with no obligations. There are many options where you only rent a boat for an hour or so. You can opt for a membership service if you are planning on going out to sea a lot as it becomes more financially sound. However, if your schedule is sporadic and you do not want to feel obligated to go sailing or boating, occasional renting is the best option. Instead of feeling like you have to go boating because you spent all this money on a boat, you can fully enjoy every moment you go out to see. Low HassleYou can diminish most hassles involved in boating through renting rather than buying. You do not have to worry about finding a slip or storing it. Additionally, you do not have to worry about any maintenance or service. You can boat every time sure in the fact that you are piloting a safe, fully serviced and maintained boat. At a Sarasota boat rental location, a professional service is continually ensuring the safety of each boat meaning that you can feel less stress while heading out to sea. You are able to truly enjoy boating without any of the hassles of ownership. Boating is a marvelous way to spend a few hours, or even a few days. Owning a boat is more than most people want to invest in a hobby. Occasionally renting a boat is a great alternative. You can enjoy all the benefits with none of the downsides.
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Living near the water, it is only natural that you would want to own a boat. However, boats are expensive, do not keep their value, and need a lot of maintenance. Many people end up giving up on their dream of becoming a boat owner. However, there is another option – occasionally 