The harmful algal bloom has been detected in background to medium levels up and down the Tampa Bay coast, impacting nearly all Sarasota County beaches.
Low concentrations of the toxin were detected this past week at New Pass Dock in Sarasota Bay, on the north end of Lido Key.
Manatee County is alerting residents to King Tide expected for the next five days. Manatee County Emergency Management said that King Tide is expected between Nov. 15 to 20.