sPOrts DOH-Lee issues red tide alerts for islands, more

On Feb. 20, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued health alerts for the presence of a red tide bloom An alert level of red tide was found near Lynn Hall Park on Fort Myers Beach, Gasparilla Island State Park at Boca Grande Pass, Turner Beach o n C a p t i v a , B l i n d P a s s B e a c h o n S a n i b e l a n d Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel This was in response to water samples taken on Feb 13-15

The public is advised to take the following precautions:

∫ Look for informational signage posted at most beaches

∫ Stay away from the water, and do not swim in waters with dead fish

∫ Those with chronic respiratory problems should be especially cautious and stay away from the locations as red tide can affect your breathing first reopening phase on feb. 21 on Sanibel.