Sarasota, Fl.(Florida News Network)-A rise in the level of red tide has been detected from water samples taken Monday from several Sarasota County beaches. The county health department is posting warning signs notifying the public of the harmful algae at nine area beaches including, Longboat Key, Bird Key Park, North Lido Beach, Lido Casino, South Lido, Siesta Beach, Turtle Beach, Nokomis beach, and north jetty beach. The Sarasota Health Department recommends that if you have chronic respiratory problems, consider staying away from the beach as red tide can affect your breathing.
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