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Sights and sounds as Red Tide fouls Pinellas County beaches

 
 
 
Sarasota County Emergency Services lifeguard Mariano Martinez wears a mask because of red tide at Lido Beach on August 26, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency earlier this month in several counties due to red tide. Lido Key is a barrier island north of Siesta Key. EVE EDELHEIT | Times
Sarasota County Emergency Services lifeguard Mariano Martinez wears a mask because of red tide at Lido Beach on August 26, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency earlier this month in several counties due to red tide. Lido Key is a barrier island north of Siesta Key. EVE EDELHEIT | Times

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