Red Tide was found this week in the waters off Anna Maria Island, and now experts fear Hurricane Nicole could possibly make conditions worse for Tampa Bay. Extra runoff from rainfall could mean ...

Red tide brings fish kills and breathing irritation to Sarasota area and Anna Maria Island beaches and spreads north to Tampa Bay. Here’s the latest forecast.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - The latest Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation red tide tracking map shows a small concentration of red tide near Bradenton Beach.

Red tide has been devastating the region, killing wildlife and emptying out beaches. Now, the algae bloom has made its way northward into Anna Maria Island. People come from all over the world in ...

08/12/21—The Florida Department of Health issued red tide advisories along parts of Anna Maria Island Thursday, including the northern tip of the island near Rod and Reel Pier.

Labor Day business began to pick up on Anna Maria Island, but many businesses still reported at least a 50-percent drop in business compared to the same time last year.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. -- The Red Tide bloom that started off Southwest Florida’s coastline and moved off Sarasota beaches has landed in Manatee County. The beaches off Anna Maria Island like ...

“It’s very sad.’’ The wind on Anna Maria Island was blowing offshore from the southeast, eliminating much of the piercing stench usually associated with red tide that can be particularly ...

SARASOTA, Fla. Red tide is taking its toll on those who work on the barrier islands in Manatee County. Many have had their hours cut or been laid off because of a lack of business. A church on ...

Beach businesses are still fighting the effects of the red tide algae bloom. But on Anna Maria Island, this week has been a lot better. That’s pretty evident by the brisk business at the Sandbar ...

Red tide has been devastating the region, killing wildlife and emptying out beaches. Now, the algae bloom has made its way northward into Anna Maria Island. Skip to content ...