Sarasota County
Venice Beach Red Tide Today
Venice Beach is in Sarasota County. This page targets the Florida beach context and keeps FWC labels such as Venice Fishing Pier visible to avoid confusion with Venice Beach, California.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay), sampled 2026-09-11, 11.8 km from Venice Beach.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
Venice Beach data freshness
Sep 16, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-09-11
5 days
2026-09-11 (5 days old)
Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay)
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
Venice Beach Conditions And Red Tide
This page focuses on FWC red tide samples near Venice Beach, Florida. Surf, tide, and lifeguard condition services are separate sources and should be checked alongside red tide records.
Red Tide Venice FL
FWC location labels around Venice may reference Venice Beach, Venice Fishing Pier, Brohard Beach, Service Club Park, or nearby Sarasota County beaches.
Venice, Nokomis, and Manasota nearby searches
These nearby areas share the same regional context. Open the current readings below to see which official FWC location names matched this page.
- Nokomis Beach red tideNokomis is included as nearby Sarasota County context while Venice remains the primary page.
- Manasota Beach red tideManasota is kept as a nearby FWC history and search alias.
- Venice Fishing Pier red tideVenice Fishing Pier is preserved as an official-location style label rather than a separate thin page.
Venice Beach Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for Venice Beach conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay) | 11.8 km | 2026-09-11 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Dunmore Dr; W of (Little Sarasota Bay) | 14.5 km | 2026-09-11 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Englewood Beach | 21.9 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- Dunmore Dr; W of (Little Sarasota Bay)1 current sample
- Englewood Beach1 current sample
- Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay)1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
No NOAA respiratory forecast location within 25 km.
Recent Trend
- 2026-09-11 not present/background (0-1,000) at Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay)
- 2026-09-09 not present/background (0-1,000) at Englewood Beach
Nearby Beaches
- Siesta Key 20.5 km
- Englewood Beach 21.9 km
- Lido Key 26.1 km
- Boca Grande 37.6 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Venice Beach, Venice Fishing Pier, Brohard Beach, Service Club Park, Nokomis Beach, Manasota Beach. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Venice Beach today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Osprey Fishing Pier; NW of (Little Sarasota Bay), sampled 2026-09-11, 11.8 km from Venice Beach.
Is there red tide in Venice Florida right now?
Use this page for nearby FWC red tide samples and the linked FWC, NOAA, county, or local beach authority pages for official beach guidance.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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Red Tide Alert Signup
Daily red tide email alerts are being prepared for tracked Florida beaches. The live site does not store subscriptions yet, so this box is a clear placeholder rather than a working alert promise.