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Red Tide Update

A Red Tide Algae bloom that first appeared weeks ago in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Sarasota county is now causing massive fish kills on beaches stretching from Charlotte to Collier counties.  We’ll take a closer look at Red Tide monitoring efforts as we get an update from experts with The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory.