DOH-Lee lifts red tide alerts for islands, more

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County recently lifted health alerts issued from Jan. 23 through March 9 for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach on Captiva, Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel, Buck Key near Blind Pass, Bonita Beach Causeway (Dog Beach), Bonita Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Park, Bowman's Beach, Tarpon Bay Road Beach, Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel, and Dixie Beach on Sanibel

On March 24, the DOH-Lee reported that followup water samples taken by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission showed red tide was at low to background levels near the locations

The DOH-Lee noted that it is important the public continue to exercise caution and good judgement Those who experience respiratory or eye irritation should consider leaving the area or seeking relief in an air-conditioned space The latest sample results can be viewed on ProtectingFloridaTogether gov Report symptoms from exposure to a harmful algal bloom or any aquatic toxin to the Florida Poison Information Center Call 800-222-1222 to speak to a poison specialist immediately

Conservation Carnival will take place on April 22 at the Lakes Park in Fort Myers

∫ “Ding” Wellness Week will precede National Mental Health Awareness Week, May 3-10

∫ The annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 19 Registration is open As of March 30, there were two spots left The DDWS thanked the 2023 sponsors To become an event sponsor, contact Boehnen at aprilb@dingdarlingsociety org or 239-292-0566