Marco Island Red Tide/algae

[ChrisS]

Originally Posted by Janey2

I'm so upset and worried about this. I didn't even know about it until two days ago! We are staying at Anna Maria Island for six nights starting next Saturday and I'm so concerned about the predictions of red tide moving North. We will lose 100% of our payment if we cancel now and we also have relatives flying in from New Jersey to join us. Does anyone know how quickly it drifts?

So sorry for everyone that has had their businesses and holidays spoilt and I'm sickened by the loss of the marine life. Thank you Chris for all of your very comprehensive updates.

Best wishes
Jane

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Unfortunately there's no way of knowing where it will drift Jane, it may depend on tides and wind direction. Currently the Army Corps are still discharging Lake O's filth, they have no choice unfortunately. At the moment all you can do is keep an eye on the website Hank kindly posted.

Hopefully, due to the immense anger from SW Fl citizens, something will have to change. At the moment they feel as if the Fed are blaming the State and vice versa but no positive action is occuring.