If you're headed to the beach in Florida...

[Eric Graham]

I've heard some bad news that the red tide may be returning to parts of Florida because of the recent storms....

https://weather.com/science/environment/video/florida-red-tide-tampa-bay-pinellas-beaches

 

[networkpro]

Thats due to all of the extra nutrients that washed into the ocean from the land.

 

[John park hopper]

There is also a warning that the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus is present in higher numbers in parts of FL due to the hurricanes. People who are immune compromised, alcoholics, etc are susceptible to this bacteria and can be life threatening----found in salt water and contaminated shellfish

 

[TomP]

I live in Tampa Bay area. Right now is not the best time to visit Gulf beaches in central Florida. Red tide and bacteria counts of all kinds are high. They are still trying to clean up and restore facilities. In some areas resources are stretched thin. Many beach front businesses are closed, some hotels are having problems. Flooding is still present in some areas and many beaches have major erosion. Maybe try the Atlantic beaches for now and save the wonderful Gulf coast for some other time.

 

[Lilofan]

I live in Tampa Bay area. Right now is not the best time to visit Gulf beaches in central Florida. Red tide and bacteria counts of all kinds are high. They are still trying to clean up and restore facilities. In some areas resources are stretched thin. Many beach front businesses are closed, some hotels are having problems. Flooding is still present in some areas and many beaches have major erosion. Maybe try the Atlantic beaches for now and save the wonderful Gulf coast for some other time.

I’d pass on New Smyrna Beach the shark capital beach of the world.