SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Tourists visiting from states like Texas and Louisiana are shocked to see dead sea life on Sarasota County beaches. "Choking, gagging, coughing and the horrible smell," said ...

Red tide has been detected in background to medium levels up and down the coast in samples taken on Tuesday. ... Siesta Key Beach, Turtle Beach, Nokomis Beach, North Jetty Beach, Venice Beach, ...