Nov. 22, 2024

BRADENTON – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued health alerts for the presence of red tide at the following two locations based on water samples taken on November 18, 2024.

Bradenton Beach
10th St. Pier, 100 10th St. S.

Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp
Bradenton Beach
1465 Gulf Drive S.

The red tide health alert issued for Rod and Reel Pier, located at 875 N. Shore Drive on Anna Maria Island, on November 15, 2024, remains in effect.

The public should exercise caution in and around this area.

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions if near affected area:

• Look for informational signage posted at most public beaches and/or check current water quality status at Protecting Florida Together.
• Do not wade or swim in or around red tide. Red tide can cause skin irritation, rashes, and burning/sore eyes.
• Wash your skin and clothing with soap and fresh water if you have had recent contact with red tide, especially if your skin is easily irritated.
• Remain cautious and stay away from this location, especially if you have chronic respiratory conditions.
• Residents living in beach areas are advised to close windows and run the air conditioner. Make sure the air conditioner filter is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Do not harvest or eat molluscan shellfish or distressed or dead fish from this location. If caught alive and healthy, finfish are safe to eat as long as they are filleted, and the guts are discarded. Rinse fillets with tap or bottled water.
• Red tide can cause illness and death of other animals, such as pets and livestock. Keep animals away and out of the water and sea life and away from dead marine life. If your pet swims in waters with red tide, wash them with soap and water as soon as possible.