Red tide status improves in parts of Pinellas County
July 1, 2021 - The red tide levels are slightly improving in certain parts of Pinellas County. Over the past week, K. brevis, the organism responsible for red tide, was observed at nearly nonexistent levels to high concentrations in and offshore of Pinellas County (in 29 samples). Water samples taken Tuesday at beaches from Pass-A-Grille to Fred Howard Park had low concentrations. However, high and medium concentrations were found off Fort De Soto Park beaches. Meanwhile, nearly nonexistent levels to high concentrations were found in Hillsborough County (in 36 samples), nearly nonexistent levels to medium concentrations were found in Manatee County (in 23 samples), which were also found in Sarasota County (in 13 samples). Stay updated on the latest red tide status here.