Wilson McCourtney doesn’t approach the beach as scenery. He approaches it as habitat—and warning. Born and raised in Sarasota, he grew up on Siesta Key in the late 1980s, behind the village, with a ...

Scientists say a wave of new research happening in Sarasota could help stop future outbreaks of red tide before they spiral ...

Red tide is a toxic algae bloom that can be deadly to marine life and harmful to humans. Blooms typically occur in the fall but can happen at any time and last from a few days to several years. The ...